title: The NPSA recommendations to promote correct-site surgery.
abstract: NPSA recommendations to promote correct-site surgery have been published. This article considers the need for such guidance and highlights its implications for nurses.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010355:Patient Identification Systems / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom