checklist modification & customization
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Checklist Modification & Customization. Quick Review of Where We Covered in 2012. Webinar Content: Checklist Background and Development Checklist E vidence Building a Checklist Implementation Team Origin of Checklist Items In-Person Meeting Content: Coaching in the Operating Room - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Checklist Modification &
Customization
Quick Review of Where We Covered in 2012
Webinar Content:• Checklist Background and Development• Checklist Evidence• Building a Checklist Implementation Team• Origin of Checklist ItemsIn-Person Meeting Content:• Coaching in the Operating Room • One-on-One Conversations
Poll 1: Tell Us About Your Checklist Implementation
Team• We haven’t had a chance to do anything yet.• We are just starting to build an implementation team
and we are identifying people to be a part of it.• We have identified some core members of the team,
but we are looking for physician champions.• We have an implementation team assembled that
consists of at least one administrator/quality improvement officer, anesthesiologist/CRNA, circulating nurse, scrub tech, and surgeon
Meeting the Team
Jennifer Greenhalgh, RN, BSN, CNORDirector, Quality Improvement ProjectsSouth Carolina Hospital Association
Today’s Topics• The importance of modifying the checklist
for your hospital• Checklist Modification 101• Performing a “Table-Top Simulation”
Checklist Modification 101
The Next Step in Your Journey:Make Me Your Own
This Checklist Is Not . . .• An algorithm.
• A tool to train people how to do their jobs.
• A “tick boxing” exercise.
• A monitoring tool.
This Checklist is . . .• A reminder for the surgical team
to perform/discuss critical safety steps for every patient every time.
• Performed as a team and read aloud.
Teamwork is Hiding
in the Checklist
Checklist Modification Basics
The Basics• One size doesn’t fit all. Every hospital should
modify the checklist (more than one checklist might be needed ex: Cardiac & Ambulatory Surgery).
• Checklist modification creates buy-in and ownership.
• The checklist is designed to promote teamwork and communication . . . don’t remove teamwork/communication items.
Things to Keep In Mind When Modifying the
Checklist
Brief• Each section (Before Induction of
Anesthesia, Before Skin Incision, and Before the Patient Leaves the Room) should take < 1 minute.
• The checklist should never take longer than the procedure.
• The checklist should fit on one page.
Items That Belong On A Checklist
• Things that have serious consequences if they are missed.
• Things that need to be done and are commonly missed.
When Adding and/or Removing Items Ask . . . .
Is this a critical safety step at risk for being missed?
Examples:• Pulse Oximetry• Known Allergies• Essential Imaging• Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Is this a safety step that you might not notice if it is not
done?Examples:• Iodine/Tinted Prep• Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Is this item discussed at a time when all relevant team
members are present?Examples:• Surgeon Briefing• Expected blood loss
Is the checklist the best way to take care of it?
Examples:• Glycemic Control• Blood Pressure• Fire risk Assessment• Hair Removal• Checking Pressure Points
Can something be done about it?
Examples:• Hair Removal• Hypothermia
“If the item will not help you, will this item help anybody
here?”
Before you remove an item make sure to ask . . . .
Alternative Arrangements of the Checklist
Alternative Wording for Particular Items
Are blood products required and available?
What is the EBL?
Blood (or cross-match) available if needed.
Is there a need for blood products?
Blood availability confirmed.
EBL/Blood Plan
Modifying Blood Loss
Modifying Team Introductions We will start by introducing ourselves
by name and role.
Team introductions to patient, including name and role.
Are there any unfamiliar staff in the room? Please introduce yourself by name and role.
What If We Already Know Each Other?
Modifying the Safety StatementSurgeon says: “If anyone on the team sees something that the team should know about, please speak up”
Surgeon declares: “If anyone on the team sees something that the team should know about, please speak up anytime during the procedure.”
Surgeon states, “If you see, suspect, or feel that patient care is compromised, will you speak up?”
Surgeon states, “Remember that all are free to voice any concerns at any time throughout the procedure”
Surgeon states, “Does anyone have concerns? If you think there is a problem, please speak up”
Process to Follow When Modifying the Checklist
When You Modify the Checklist with Your Implementation
Team: • Discuss each item on the checklist using the
guidelines that we previously discussed.• Ensure that the checklist follows your current
flow in the OR.• Add your hospital logo to the checklist.• Test the checklist in a “Table-top” simulation.
Table-Top Simulation• An easy way to test the words on the
checklist is by saying them aloud. Many times it looks good on paper and does not reflect what you would actually say during a case.
• It is easy to test the checklist outside of the OR.
• It doesn’t take a lot of time.• You can learn a ton.• Testing the checklist on a small scale can
prevent you from making BIG mistakes.
“Table-Top” Simulation
Anes.Machine
ACN
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Conference Room or an Empty OR
“Table-Top” Simulation
Our Patient• Age - 68 yr old male• Condition – Healthy patient with a right
inguinal hernia • Procedure – Right inguinal hernia repair
After The Table-Top Simulation
• Debrief, how did it go? What needs to be changed to fit the flow in your ORs?
• Compare your modified checklist to the document “Does Our Checklist Meet the Goals of the South Carolina Checklist Template” to ensure the checklist will make the greatest impact.
Homework• Review the checklist modification guide and
South Carolina Checklist Template.• Modify the checklist with your implementation
team using the tools that we will send you after today’s call.
• Perform a table-top simulation using your modified checklist.
• Compare your modified checklist to the document “Does Our Checklist Meet the Goals of the South Carolina Checklist Template” to ensure your checklist has the greatest impact.
?Questions
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Next Call:
Testing the Checklist in the OR and Engaging Your
Colleagues