These are standard practices at NHS - and all under evaluation by Congress now as requirements for hospitals. In recognition of these proactive steps, NHS has been recognized as a leader in the field of medication errors prevention. To prevent surgery on the wrong site, each patient meets with the surgeon prior to surgery. The correct site is marked to eliminate any confusion once the patient is anesthetized. Once the site is marked, it is verified by the anesthesiologist, nursing staff and surgeon prior to the initiation of surgery.
All staff is required to wear a photo name badge.
Anyone without a photo name badge in obstetrics areas is challenged by the staff. All doors in the obstetrics areas are secured and can only be opened by staff. Surveillance cameras are strategically placed to ensure accurate monitoring of all areas. Each mother and infant is tagged at the time of delivery, as are fathers, when present. With an increased use of latex throughout our society and in particular in hospitals, some individuals are developing serious problems due to latex allergies, secondary to increased exposure.