This Is Why Doctors Are Marking Their Scrub Caps with Sharpies

This Is Why Doctors Are Marking Their Scrub Caps with Sharpies: 

• Doctors Are Saving Lives by Writing Their Names on Their Scrub Caps

"Hospitals are packed with every piece of medical equipment known to man, but it turns out a simple Sharpie pen is also responsible for saving countless lives.
It started with Dr. Rob Hackett, who can easily be spotted while walking through the corridors of his hospital — his name and role is emblazoned in large letters on his scrub cap.

...But Dr. Hackett's scrub-cap name tag is catching on and tons of doctors are following his lead. 

But it's not the some inexplicable fashion trend, like Crocs. 

It's because the practice is making a difference in the way their hospitals are operating in high-pressure environments.
The reason?

With the amount of staff walking around hospitals, it's difficult to keep track of everybody's name and specialty...

... it's a huge problem, especially when you're working with a team of surgeons and every second counts. Dr. Hackett spoke about a patient experiencing cardiac arrest. 

The doctor asked a colleague for a pair of gloves, but there was confusion as to who he was speaking to."

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