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DE SCR75

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ennis

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 13, 2018, as "National Time Out Day" in Delaware
  • Recognizes National Time Out Day's promotion of surgical safety practices to reduce surgical errors and improve patient outcomes, celebrated annually since 2004
  • Acknowledges The Joint Commission's Universal Protocol requiring pre-procedure verification, site marking, and team communication to prevent wrong site and wrong procedure surgeries
  • Notes that the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses designated the third Wednesday of June each year to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in operating rooms
  • Recognizes that despite established protocols, The Joint Commission estimates wrong site surgeries still occur approximately 40 times per week

Legislative Description

Recognizing June 13, 2018, As "national Time Out Day" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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