AB241. SOH26AB_0256. Surgical precision beyond the operating room—assessing note compliance in a model three hospital

Surgical operation notes are an important legal document detailing the surgical indication, procedure, and post-operative plan for each patient. Ireland lacks specific national guidelines; however, the Royal College of Surgeons in England (RCSEng) outlines standards which have been adopted in Irish surgical practice, ensuring inclusion of the key points of the operative course. We assessed levels of surgical precision beyond the operating room.