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Koorey, R. | ||||
| Title | Documentation of the surgical count | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2007 | Publication | Dissector | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 34 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 23-6,28,30 |
| Keywords | Law and legislation; Patient safety; Surgery; Nursing specialties | ||||
| Abstract | The author examines the current practices around the surgical counts of sponges, sharps and instruments, which is an integral component of safe perioperative nursing practice. Current practice, legislative requirements are reviewed, and the guidelines from the Perioperative Nurses College of New Zealand are reproduced. Case studies of errors in counts are used to illustrate the legal standards of practice. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ 1048 | Serial | 1032 | ||
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