System and method for preventing wrong-site surgeries

A method for preventing or tracking a wrong-site error during a surgical procedure associated with an individual interacting within a medical environment, comprising:

• providing a surgical supply carrier, the surgical supply carrier comprising at least one internal compartment configured to hold one or more surgical instruments or components to be used during said surgical procedure for said individual, a movable barrier preventing access to said internal compartment when said movable barrier is in a closed position, a locking mechanism configured to maintain the moveable barrier in said closed position until completion of at least two unlocking events, storage media comprising at least one of an electronic profile for said individual and electronic instructions for unlocking said surgical supply carrier, and a communications module configured to enable communication between said storage media and a processor;
• providing a computer implemented electronic device having a screen for displaying images, an optical scanner for receiving data, a processor operable to execute instructions, and a data storage medium for storing instructions which when executed by the processor cause the processor to save and display said electronic profile for said individual, associate one or more surgical devices with said electronic profile, receive and store a first data input comprising a first of said at least two unlocking events, enable an electronically recorded time out to be conducted prior to starting of said surgical procedure associated with said individual, said time out comprising a second of said at least two unlocking events, and access said storage media of said surgical supply carrier to enable execution of said electronic instructions for unlocking said surgical supply carrier;
• associating said surgical supply carrier with said individual;
• populating said internal compartment with one or more surgical components;
• locking said moveable barrier in a closed position;
• capturing said first data input comprising said first of said at least two unlocking events before the individual has been prepped for surgery;
• performing said time out including performing said second of said at least two unlocking events while the individual is awaiting commencement of surgery;
• retrieving said at least one surgical component from said internal compartment;
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• performing said surgical procedure as scheduled on said individual.