Listado de Verificación de Seguridad Quirúrgica en oftalmología: propuesta de un hospital de tercer nivel

Abstract

Adverse events due to unsafe healthcare practices constitute a serious global problem. The World Health Organization has recognized healthcare insecurity as a public health issue and has undertaken various initiatives to safeguard patient safety. The Surgical Safety Checklist is one of the tools implemented that has proven to be most effective in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with surgeries. Its impact is tied to implementation policies. Although the Surgical Safety Checklist is universal, the World Health Organization has encouraged adaptations for different specialties. The purpose of our work is to present the Surgical Safety Checklist used in our hospital for major and minor ophthalmic surgery. Regarding cataract surgery, it is noteworthy to consider special ocular conditions and the correct choice of intraocular lens.