Perceptions of use of names, recognition of roles, and teamwork after labeling surgical caps.

Becky J Wong; Aussama K Nassar; Michelle Earley; Ling Chen; Teresa Roman-Micek; Samuel H Wald; Tait D Shanafelt; Sara N Goldhaber-Fiebert

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Perceptions of use of names, recognition of roles, and teamwork after labeling surgical caps.

December 6, 2023

Wong BJ, Nassar AK, Earley M, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(11):e2341182.

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Mitigating error and encouraging teamwork is essential in complex surgical environments. In this study, researchers found that surgical caps labeled with names and roles fostered a climate of safety and inclusion among perioperative clinicians.

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