Activity 10.1: Critical thinking
What are the barriers to the implementation of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist?
- Staff attitudes
- Time constraints
- Poor leadership
- Lack of support from management
- Hierarchy in theatres discourages clear communication
- Poor example set by colleagues
- Staff shortages; absence of key members of the team, e.g. surgeon
- Confusion over who is responsible
- Lack of knowledge
- Embarrassment about introductions
- Lack of engagement, dismissive attitude
- Seen as a ‘tick box’ exercise
How could these barriers be managed/removed to ensure successful implementation of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist?
- Education
- Raise awareness of importance of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
- Good leadership
- Time to complete
- Role modelling; local champions
- Audit to assess compliance
- Clear policy and procedure