Checklists, checklists
They’re not very glamorous. In fact, being asked to use one sometimes is taken badly for some reason, as if it were a criticism. But after reading Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto, I’m a believer in checklists as at least one good tool for reducing medical errors and improving healthcare (my review of his book is here). I highly recommend this book, not just for the ideas, although they are fascinating, but also because it’s just a great read. His writing style is so accessible and lively and interesting that it never gets dry or boring. And this is a book about checklists!
And I think there are implications for CME, as there are for anything that ultimately improves patient care. What could the role of checklists in CME — or CME in checklist use — be?
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
I also just read the book — and highly recommend it. He is a wonderful write, with an easy, yet compelling style.
I too think there is much to learn in our world about the use of checklists, and am dusting off some we’ve had but not used well, and working with a team here to create new ones.
I can see many applications for us in associations, from tasks like Board arrangements to ACCME file compliance, from SCS managment to Web updating. Thanks again Dr. G!e
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