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CHAPTER 5
Studies have shown that the use of checklists has helped to
◾ Reduce morbidity and mortality
◾ Improve communication and the likelihood that staff
will speak up about problems they see
◾ Foster a safety culture
◾ Drive cost savings
The “checklist for checklists” shown in Figure5.3 can help
guide the creation of effective checklists. It captures key
questions to help you use best practices when developing,
drafting, and validating checklists.
5.5.2 Using Checklists Effectively
Manual checklists are most effectively used face to face by a
team of two or more people in a disciplined way. Checklists
can also be computerized, with forcing ...