What is the pause/time out rule?
A. The pause/time out rule is intended to prevent wrong site, wrong side, wrong patient and wrong surgeries/procedures by requiring the team to pause prior to the initiation of the surgery/procedure to confirm the side, site, patient identity, and surgery/procedure.You may also see Rule 4B8-9.007, F.A.C. for more information.
The pause/time out rule is intended to prevent wrong site, wrong side, wrong patient and wrong surgeries/procedures by requiring the team to pause prior to the initiation of the surgery/procedure to confirm the side, site, patient identity, and surgery/procedure.You may also see Rule 4B8-9.007, F.A.C. for more information.