Stop the Line is a process that empowers all employees and physicians to speak up and take action
when patient safety may be at risk.
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PCPS 138 Stop the Line: Responsibility and Authority to Intervene to Protect Patient Safety
Immediate potential risk noted → Ask for clarity → Stop the line → Follow chain of command → Enter PSN
- Places responsibility in the hands of staff and physicians to speak up when a safety issue is perceived.
- Assures that caregivers will be supported by leadership.