Time Out Day 2024

June 12 is National Time Out Day

Take a Lifesaving Pause with Resources for Your Team

National Time Out Day is vital for OR nurses. It helps ensure the right surgery is performed on the right patient through a crucial safety check. It empowers nurses to voice concerns and fosters clear communication among the surgical team. This all contributes to prioritizing patient safety in the OR.

Make Time for Time Out

While the surgical site marking and safety checks to review the procedure often happen before the patient enters the operating room, the Time Out is the last chance for every member of the team to review patient and procedure details together and speak up with any safety concerns.

The average two-minutes it takes for a fully engaged Time Out is time well spent for patient safety.

Discover and download Time Out Day resources and education materials from AORN.