Implementation of Safe Surgery Saves Lives initiative in Ahmed ...

The change project team designed initial assessment tool adopted from the surgical checklist, allsurgical units in AGCC should be involved through their direct participation in meeting and fieldvisits.Systematic approach of full process will be documented, checked through involving the serviceproviders‟ team and patient involvement this will expected to improve the safety of service andmake a good reputation for the center and specialty and the whole countryThe services provision strategy and policy, structure and process, people and culture will besubject for change and improvement. The safety culture, and no blame culture should beimproved through team work and learning process from medical errors.3.3.2 PlanningThe purpose of planning phase is to determine the specific detail of the change and to createsupport for the change process. To communicate the change project with all stakeholders, andbuild organisation-wide commitment because the broader the support, the easier the process willbe. Creating this support ensures that people are joining in a team work, with a clear purpose,intended results and resolve, to create a new future for the organisation (HSE, 2008).I started advocacy along with change team to the health authorities and AGCC leaders andmanagers to build commitment and secure the participation of policy makers. And with AGCCsenior staff to a sure their participation in adapting the WHO surgical checklist and developingimplementation plans, and monitoring and evaluation system. We share the vision of theinitiative “Safe Surgery Saves Lives”, with safe culture, safety first concepts and learning fromerrors with all stakeholders. It is widely communicated and discussed with leaders, managers andservices providers through formal and informal meetings, posters and trainings sessions. Also thespirit of team work was communicated, discussed and agreed on with services providers.33