Safety Improvement and Checklist Application

Safety Analysis in Regard to the Introduction of Surgical Checklists in the Operation Rooms in a Tertiary Care Center

The study investigates the impact of the introduction of a surgical checklist on the incidence of complications and mortality within 30 days after surgery in patients scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery. Patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures lasting longer than 20 minutes at are eligible. Surgery is performed in a single tertiary care center. Study design is an open trial before and after intervention (implementation of the checklist "safe surgery saves lifes").

Inclusion Criteria:

• elective surgery in general or regional anesthesia lasting > 15 min

Exclusion Criteria:

• urgent surgery