Be Alert for Red Flags Poster
$8.00
"Red flags" are threats to safety and situational awareness, usually revealed through a "gut feeling" that things are not right. This "Be Alert" poster can help team members become more aware of red flags. Place copies in operating rooms, hallways, break rooms and any other location where team members may see them.
The poster lists the main red flags that affect performance and patient safety, such as:
- Deviating from the Normal Procedure
- Unresolved Issues
- Interruptions
- Task Saturation
- Fatigue
- "This doesn't feel right"
- Trying Something New Under Pressure
- Poor Communication
- Rushing
- Ambiguity
- Verbal Violence
- Preoccupation
The side panel describes red flags and offers tips for increasing alertness.
