Acknowledge the event to the patient and family

Even though you do not know exactly what happened until the event is reviewed an initial acknowledgement that something has happened is the first step in disclosure to the family and the commitment to disclose further once more facts are known.
Make sure that the immediate environment is safe
Secure any equipment that may possibly have contributed to the events that occurred
Provide initial support to the patient/family and to providers involved in her care
Inform supervisors and physicians regarding the event and submit a safety report
Mitigate the risk to other patients not in the immediate vicinity
All of the immediate issues have been addressed
Notify the director of the surgical residency training program
Call CMPA/CNPA
Call communications lead to prepare immediate press release

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OpenLabyrinth
OpenLabyrinth is an open source educational pathway system

Review your pathway

  • START
  • Krajské operačné stredisko vás posiela...
  • Are you otherwise healthy?
  • Call CMPA/CNPA
  • Choose your Role
  • Your Patient Has Arrived
  • Acknowledge the event to the patient and family

Reminder

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FINISH

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