HUP and other hospitals across the nation joined the campaign to remind hospital staff and increase public awareness of the vital importance of performing the “Time Out” procedure. The purpose of the Time Out is to conduct a final assessment to assure that OR staffs have verified that all information regarding a patient is relevant and correct. During the Time Out, all other activities are suspended while every member of the multidisciplinary team -- including but not limited to the physician, anesthesia providers, RN, and technicians -- actively participates in the process. It is an interactive, methodical, and standardized approach to assure patient safety. One of the goals of the campaign is to educate the public about the extensive measures that are taken to ensure their safety.