A patient was positioned,prepped,and draped following general endotracheal anesthesia induction.The team assembled to perform the time-out as described in the WHO surgical checklist.Successful employment of the time-out can only be ensured when:
A) the time-out is initiated by the surgeon.
B) each member of the team has an equal role and voice.
C) perioperative services have a physician champion and surgeon buy-in.
D) the checklist is committed to memory by all team members.

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All members of the team must introduce themselves by name and role and participate in sharing critical elements of care.The team includes the surgeon,anesthesia provider,and nursing staff,plus any allied or ancillary care providers contributing to the procedure when the time-out is performed.

A Patient Was Positioned,prepped,and Draped Following General Endotracheal Anesthesia Induction