Articles: checklist.
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Bundle checklists are increasingly utilized in patient care, but data are inconsistent regarding their efficacy in reducing nosocomial complication rates. We examined whether checklist usage was associated with nosocomial complications; when documented, elements were verified by provider bedside rounds. ⋯ Bedside confirmation of bundle checklists during physician extender rounds reduces the risk of pulmonary embolus, pneumonia, and death when compared to chart documentation alone. This study underscores the importance of the team approach to the bundle checklist and it's ability to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Critical care nurse · Oct 2015
Safety First! Using a Checklist for Intrafacility Transport of Adult Intensive Care Patients.
Adult critical care patients in an academic medical center experienced adverse events during intrafacility transport resulting from lack of preparation. An intervention was needed to help keep patients safe during intrafacility transport. ⋯ This tool is suitable for bedside clinicians to use when preparing patients for transport.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Oct 2015
Case ReportsAvoidance of serious medical errors in refractive surgery using a custom preoperative checklist.
To implement and measure the effect of a surgical safety checklist on the prevention of serious medical errors (never-events). ⋯ Drs. Shapiro and Urman are members of the Institute for Safety in Office-Based Surgery, a nonprofit organization whose aims are to implement safety checklists for office-based surgery. No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.