Who should be involved in the hand-off process?
Should a communication tool be used in the hand-off process?
When should a briefing be conducted?
What procedures fall within the scope of the Universal Protocol?
Who should mark the surgical site?
Can a time out be conducted without the surgeon or person performing the procedure?
Is it an acceptable practice to use a multi-use surgical site sharpie, marker, or marking pen to mark the surgical site from patient to patient?
Who is responsible for performing a time out for anesthesia blocks?
What should be done if there is a discrepancy in information about the procedure or side to be operated on?