IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING SAFETY PROTOCOLS, SUCH AS THE ACERTO AND ERAS PROJECTS, ON REDUCING SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Safe surgery is a crucial element in medical practice, aiming to reduce complications and improve surgical outcomes. This integrative review assessed current practices related to safe surgery, highlighting the importance of implementing protocols, such as ACERTO and ERAS, in the standardization of surgical practices. The ACERTO protocol, focused on risk assessment and control, promotes effective communication between teams, while the ERAS protocol optimizes patient recovery through multidisciplinary approaches. The review also emphasized the relevance of open communication among surgical team members, as environments that promote this communication have lower rates of adverse events. In addition, continuous education and training of the team are essential to maintain surgical safety, as is the adoption of innovative technologies, such as monitoring systems and electronic health records. Although the review has its limitations, such as the heterogeneity of studies and the exclusion of some relevant research, the results reinforce the need for a systematic and collaborative approach to ensure patient safety in surgical settings. Investing in surgical safety is essential to strengthen patient confidence and treatment effectiveness.