Implementation of checklists in health care; learning from high-reliability organisations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Checklists are common in some medical fields, including surgery, intensive care and emergency medicine. They can be an effective tool to improve care processes and reduce mortality and morbidity. Despite the seemingly rapid acceptanc...

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Main Authors: Lossius Hans, Søfteland Eirik, Espeland Ansgar, Thomassen Øyvind, Heltne Jon, Brattebø Guttorm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/19/1/53