Cirurgia Segura: a importância do checklist.

Abstract

Introduction: Surgery is a complex procedure that requires precision and care to ensure patient well-being. Safe surgical practices are essential to minimize risks and ensure satisfactory outcomes. The concept of safe surgery involves the implementation of a checklist, a verification list covering critical points before, during, and after surgical intervention. This checklist aims to prevent errors, ensure efficient communication among the medical team, and promote a secure surgical environment. Objective: To raise awareness among the nursing staff about correctly completing the preoperative checklist through an institutional video. Method: The methodology employed in this study involved creating an analytical and explanatory video using online resources available on the Canva website. The video addressed data collected from the results of institutional quality indicators, focusing on incomplete completion by the nursing staff of the preoperative checklist in the surgical clinics I and II of the Maria Aparecida Pedrossian University Hospital (HUMAP) in the year 2023 and the correct completion steps of this document. Result: The video highlighted the main deficiencies found in checklist completion and raised awareness among the team about all the necessary steps to ensure patient safety before any surgical procedure. Conclusion: The elaborated video proved to be an effective tool for raising awareness among the nursing staff regarding the proper completion of the preoperative checklist. By addressing the identified shortcomings in institutional quality indicators, the video provided an analytical and explanatory view, emphasizing crucial steps to ensure patient safety during surgical interventions. The implementation of these practices aims not only to address gaps in the process but also to strengthen the culture of safe surgery, contributing significantly to the quality of care provided at HUMAP.