Simple Checklist Reduces Defects and Increases Quality

Whether in healthcare, aviation, or manufacturing, the simple checklist can impact quality in positive ways. ...
... "Very few U.S. hospitals are using the surgical safety checklist, though Berwick aims to introduce it in the 4,000 hospitals participating in his institute's programs. The major barrier to widespread adoption is physician attitudes, several experts said. " ...
Via Washington Post: Surgery Checklist
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