Patient safety in the operating theatre

Abstract

Introduction Patient safety in the operating theatre depends on the multi-track activities of the entire medical team. Guaranteeing total patient safety will allow the patient to meet his expectations, will be a source of satisfaction for the whole team, which provides care and treatment, and helps avoid legal consequences. Aim The aim of the study was to investigate which factors, according to the operating team, guarantee patient safety in the time period from the admission to the operating theatre until the transfer to the specialist ward. Material and methods The diagnostic survey method and analysis of literature were used. A propriety questionnaire created by the authors was used in order to verify the hypotheses. Results and Conclusions There were no significant correlations between age, level of education and length of service and the assessment of the impact of other activities on patient’s safety in the operating theatre. Gender and workplace did not significantly influence the evaluation of the significance of other analysed factors. The profession did not significantly differ in the evaluation of the analysed factors for the patient safety in an operating theatre. Compliance with standards and procedures before, during and after the procedure guarantees patient safety in the operating theater to a large extent in the respondents’ opinion.