The following article is written by Stephen Lober, MD, director of research and development, and Sean Berry, MPA, RN, CNO, clinical director, for OP-marks. The surgical time out is now a standard ...

In the real-life incident highlighted by AORN, a surgical team caught a serious discrepancy just moments before a procedure when a patient’s verbal confirmation didn’t match the written consent form.

The company’s “Time Out” sign is made with 304-grade stainless steel that can be sterilized individually or included with a set of instruments.