Checklists in action in neonatal medicine: improving breastfeeding rates

Checklists were initially used within the aviation industry before being extrapolated into a number of other industries and arriving much later to medicine, where they are used as tools to improve patient safety. Checklists improve reliability, reduce variation and standardise care, ensuring that staff can review their tasks and confirm compliance before moving on to the next step. They have flexibility in application and are used in both within the acute care setting, in addition to service planning and delivery.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Occasional review Source Type: research