Summary
A timeout is an immediate pause by the entire surgical team to confirm the correct patient, procedure and site. This article discusses the use of timeout policy within a dental team prior to invasive or irreversible treatment as a means to improve patient safety, by creating a safe space for team members to express any concerns about procedure verification.
California Dental Association: Improving patient safety with a timeout policy (7 July 2021)
https://www.cda.org/Home/News-and-Events/Newsroom/Article-Details/improving-patient-safety-with-a-timeout-policy
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