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Open Book: Preventing retained items – gynaecology surgery (March 2015)

16 Nov 2021

This report aims to alert providers to the key findings of a recent review, with emphasis on the changes implemented to prevent recurrence. Providers are advised to consider this report, and whether the changes being made are relevant to their own systems. 

This report is relevant to staff in:

  • operating theatres
  • midwifery services.

Relevant pages

Published: 16 Nov 2021 Modified: 16 Nov 2021