Which element is NOT part of a preoperative verification process according to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals?

The preoperative verification process, as outlined by the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, is designed to ensure patient safety and prevent errors during surgical procedures. One of the key elements of this process is to confirm the patient's identity, mark the surgical site, and review any relevant medical records or imaging studies prior to the surgery.

However, following the daily surgical patient listing for the surgery suite if the patient has been sedated is not explicitly part of this verification process. This step may involve practical considerations that happen on the day of surgery and may be part of broader protocols for managing patients in the surgical suite but does not directly contribute to the verification of who the patient is, where the surgery is to take place, and the relevant medical information needed for the procedure.

By emphasizing clear identity confirmation and proper surgical site marking, the other elements directly support the goal of preventing wrong-site surgery and ensuring that each patient receives the correct procedure based on their specific medical needs, thus directly enhancing patient safety.