Hospital Erasto Gaertner emphasizes safety protocols after mistaken surgery case

A patient in a Campinas hospital was mistakenly operated on, prompting Hospital Erasto Gaertner to detail the safety measures it uses to prevent such errors. The hospital follows multiple identification checks at every stage of care, including name, birthdate and planned procedure, and applies the WHO Safe Surgery Checklist before the first incision. Coordinator Anderson Lemos says that a strong culture of safety and documented near‑miss incidents help refine processes before harm occurs.

In Brazil’s broader health‑care context, proper protective materials such as procedural and sterile gloves, masks, caps, gowns, surgical fields and antiseptic supplies are essential for biosafety. Consistent availability of these items supports protocol adherence, reduces infection risk and ensures reliable clinical decision‑making across hospitals, clinics and laboratories.