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This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim June 13, 2018, as Time Out Day in New York to promote surgical safety awareness.
Why it matters
Highlights the persistent risk of surgical errors. Even with existing protocols, wrong-site surgeries still occur frequently, indicating gaps in surgical team communication and the need for ongoing vigilance.
Promotes a culture of safety and accountability in healthcare settings. by encouraging all surgical team members to participate actively in a “time out,” which can help prevent life-altering mistakes for patients.
Supports broader adoption and awareness of national patient safety initiatives. like National Time Out Day, suggesting that local recognition can reinforce best practices and potentially improve surgical outcomes across the state.
Emphasizes the role of legislative and executive action. in amplifying important healthcare practices, showing how government recognition can drive awareness and possibly influence policy or funding priorities related to patient safety.
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Proclaim Time Out Day
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Assembly Resolution No. 1355 BY: M. of A. Rules (Montesano) MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
June 13, 2018, as Time Out Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and… Show allHide
June 13, 2018, as Time Out Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body hereby memorializes Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 13, 2018, as Time Out Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Time Out Day; and WHEREAS, National Time Out Day will be celebrated in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the country on June 13, 2018; and WHEREAS, Taking a "time out" before operative and other invasive procedures is a requirement of the Joint Commission Universal Protocol to prevent wrong site, wrong procedure surgery; and WHEREAS, Despite this requirement, the Joint Commission estimates that wrong site surgeries occur up to 40 times per week; and WHEREAS, To support the protocol and build greater awareness among surgical team members, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) launched the National Time Out Day initiative; and WHEREAS, The initiative's goal is to prevent errors by ensuring all members of the surgical team pause before invasive procedures, so they can communicate as a group and confirm key information about the patient and the procedure; and WHEREAS, Recognition of National Time Out Day will bring awareness to this important patient safety practice and can help to improve surgical outcomes nationwide; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of this serious issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 13, 2018, as Time Out Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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