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April 2, 2026
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Retained Surgical Items: When the Count Is Correct but the System Still Fails
Retained surgical items remain one of the most serious and preventable risks in modern healthcare. A COUNT WAS COMPLETED. THE…
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January 14, 2026
4 mins
NatSSIPs 2, Where Policy Meets Reality
This article was reviewed for technical accuracy and clarity by Dr Nigel Roberts, Associate Divisional Director, with a keen interest…
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October 23, 2025
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From Never Events to Never Again: How iCount Is Reinventing Surgical Safety
Retained surgical swabs remain one of healthcare’s most preventable Never Events.Even with decades of safety protocols and manual counting, incidents…
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September 25, 2025
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Never Events in Healthcare: Why the NHS is Reviewing the Term
Editors Note The NHS Never Events consultation took place from February to May 2024. It has now closed and NHS…
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September 11, 2025
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The Hidden Toll: Retained Swab After Childbirth Laura Fleming’s Story, and What Must Change
Childbirth should be joyous. For Laura Fleming, it became the start of an avoidable nightmare. In this conversation, Laura describes…
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September 1, 2025
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Preventing Retained Surgical Swabs: A Surgeon’s Perspective
Retained surgical swabs remain a serious risk despite checklists and protocols. In this interview, a paediatric surgeon shares why these…
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August 26, 2025
3 mins
Never Means Never: Why Retained Swabs Must Be Eliminated from Maternity Care
When we talk about Never Events in healthcare, the word “never” is not a suggestion. It should be a promise.…
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August 12, 2025
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Second Victims in the Operating Theatre: What the New 2025 Data Means for Retained-Swab Prevention
Second victims in the operating theatre are often overlooked in patient safety discussions. When retained surgical swabs occur, the impact…
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July 14, 2025
3 mins
Why Swab Counting Errors Cost More Than You Think, And How to Fix It
Introduction Swab counting isn’t considered among the most exciting topic in healthcare. But it’s one of those behind-the-scenes processes that…
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June 21, 2025
4 mins
Creating Safer Workflows: The Human-Centric Approach to Swab Counting
In the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of an operating theatre or maternity ward, patient safety is always the top priority. Yet,…
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