Wearing a scrub cap with your names on seemed like a joke, but this doctor has created a trend that might influence the matters of life and death.
When Australian anesthetist Dr. Rob Hackett decided to wear a scrub with his name on it, his colleagues didn’t take him seriously and jokingly asked if he can’t even remember his own name. A year later, the jokes are on his friends as Dr. Hackett has the last laugh when it actually turned into a trend across the globe.
This is how Dr. Hackett wears his name.
'Whatever you do, don't get in to this. There is nothing you can do. It will only send you mad.' https://t.co/FkmJUOkxKU pic.twitter.com/1V3aFVweO3
— Rob Hackett (@patientsafe3) December 8, 2017
It has been adopted around the world with studies from the US and UK demonstrating how this simple idea can decrease human errors in healthcare,” Dr. Hackett told Bored Panda.
More and more medical staffs follow the trend.
Willing to let others know you're human to improve #patientsafety?https://t.co/oCHmeUgExn #knowyourhuman pic.twitter.com/1bpSy2m91E
— Rob Hackett (@patientsafe3) December 4, 2017
“The #TheatreCapChallenge is an initiative from the PatientSafe Network in response to concerns about how easily avoidable mistakes and poor communication are contributing to rising adverse events for our patients.
Showing support to the #TheatreCapChallenge, medical staffs argue that having names on them can actually save vital seconds in life and death situations. It was claimed to reduce delays and misidentifications that occur when clinicians can’t recognize or can’t remember the names of their colleagues in the operating theatre.
It helps differentiate people easily.
Yes surgeon. A great friend and colleague who understands #humanfactors and it's impact on #patientsafety https://t.co/lN4Ig6RCQl pic.twitter.com/Fgef0JXVVB
— Rob Hackett (@patientsafe3) February 14, 2018
“I went to a cardiac arrest in a theatre where there were about 20 people in the room. I struggled to even ask to be passed some gloves because the person I was pointing to thought I was pointing to the person behind them,” told Dr. Hackett.
“It’s so much easier to coordinate when you know everyone’s names. It’s great for camaraderie and it’s great for patients as well. It’s been great interacting with a networked team of passionate individuals from all over the world,” Dr. Hackett added.
It makes everything so much easier this way.
Student midwife Alison Brindle discovered a way to introduce #humanfactors understanding into #healthcare with her #TheatreCapChallenge
The repercussions of this could save hundreds of thousands of lives
Thank you Alison Brindle https://t.co/RgqEUj86l3 pic.twitter.com/bWrd4lfp5x
— Rob Hackett (@patientsafe3) May 26, 2018
“They’re constantly generating data. UK studies have shown increased name recall amongst staff from 42 to 85%, increased name and role introductions during the surgical safety checklist from 38 to 90%. Simulation studies at Stanford University in the US demonstrated greatly increased communication and theatre efficiency.”
We’re here to support the #TheatreCapChallenge too!
A great new initiative in Royal Surrey’s Maternity theatres is boosting safety and patient confidence for new mums. #theatrecapchallenge #maternity Read more here https://t.co/I5m21OjDCI pic.twitter.com/aRfw5WwR4f
— Royal Surrey (@RoyalSurrey) February 15, 2019
Besides making it easier for the medical staffs to work in operating theatre, the trend also helps the patients at the hospital as they benefit from the reassurance of knowing the names and positions of every staff member around them. It will be easier for them to ask for help and acquire assistance.
Keep it coming!
I double dare everyone who works in theatre to show their support for #patientsafety – wear a theatre cap with your name & role on and post it on social media #TheatreCapChallenge https://t.co/Kv03iQOHwa pic.twitter.com/jUCnFE9LiG
— Rob Hackett (@patientsafe3) March 6, 2019
Such a useful and beneficial trend!
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