Articles: checklist.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2011
Impact of a computerized note template/checklist on documented adherence to institutional criteria for determination of neurologic death in a pediatric intensive care unit.
Variability exists in the documentation of death by neurologic criteria in children. We hypothesized that the use of a note template/checklist, which included directive (educational) prompts based on institutional neurologic determination of death criteria, improved thoroughness of documentation within our institutional guidelines for the neurologic determination of death. ⋯ Use of a note template/checklist to guide and document neurologic determination of death improved adherence to institutional criteria for assessment of cessation of neurologic function.
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The chief of surgery at a large private hospital read a paper reporting that implementation of a comprehensive surgical checklist greatly improved mortality and morbidity. The hospital has agreed to cover the cost of implementation. A special meeting of the surgical staff on implementing the checklist did not go well. ⋯ Start a pilot study with volunteer surgeons. E. Move to a new hospital where the staff is more progressive.