[Achievements and challenges in implementing the surgical checklist in a pediatric hospital].

Patient safety in the operating room is a topic of universal concern. Several studies support the existence of a high percentage of complications and a high mortality rate in surgical procedures (0.5 to 5%).

[Health care team and parents' opinion about pediatric patients identification].

Introduction: Patient misidentification continues to be a quality and safety significant issue. The Joint Commission International listed patient identification as the first of ten life-saving patient-safety solutions. Identification wrist bands are the goal in the identification strategy.