Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
#240 Enhancing International Anesthesia Patient Safety: Insights on ISO Standards
04 Feb 2025
The episode explores the challenges and lessons learned from Japan's recent implementation of ISO 80369-6 standards in anesthesia practices, highlighting the critical importance of clinician involvement in developing safety protocols. We discuss the historical context, issues with communication, and various complications arising from the transition to new safety standards. • Importance of ISO standards in enhancing patient safety • Role of clinician input in developing safety protocols • Japan's experience with the implementation of ISO 80369-6 • Historical context of neuraxial connection standards • Issues arising from lack of communication during transitions • Challenges faced by healthcare professionals adjusting to new standards • Support structures needed for effective standards implementation • Lessons learned for global anesthesia practices regarding ISO standardsFor show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/240-enhancing-international-anesthesia-patient-safety-insights-on-iso-standards/© 2025, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
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