PATIENT VERIFICATION FAQ How often must the pre-procedure verification process be conducted?
It is essential that the patient’s identity is matched with relevant documentation at EVERY stage of the journey through a hospital or health facility. This includes: • when the procedure is scheduled • at admission into the facility (if applicable) • any time the responsibility for care of the patient is transferred • during preparation of the patient for their procedure • on entry to the procedure suite or treatment area • just before entering the room in which the procedure will occur or as soon as practicable after entering the procedural room but prior to anaesthetising the patient.
