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UW is one of eight worldwide to use checklist
The Seattle Times, July 9, 2008
A pilot program that officials hope will ultimately ensure the safety of surgery patients, is now being tested at eight hospitals around the world, including the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. The surgical checklist is used before and after surgery, and includes verifying the patient's known allergies and the surgical site. The World Health Organization launched the initiative this week.
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