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Checklists provide a backup to human memory during routine and emergency procedures. They serve as a formal reminder to help prevent errors of omission and contribute to a safer environment. Checklist Board Corporation’s unique, patented Checklist Board™ design is a direct result of input from healthcare professionals and practitioners throughout the United States. Each Checklist board is made of 1/4 clear acrylic, and available in assorted sizes. Our design team works closely with each user group, assuring that checklist content is customized and addresses site-specific needs to mitigate preventable errors. The board is delivered completely assembled and typically mounts on a wall. They can be engineered to mount on a door or cart and can be designed to be portable. Once installed, as checklist items are completed, the patented slider is physically moved from red to green, creating an audible click indicating that checklist item as complete. Implementation of Checklist Boards in healthcare delivers documented improvements in communication, teamwork and safety. This drives reductions in preventable errors and infection rates. Analysis of one hospital group’s Checklist Board implementation delivered a 31% decrease in readmissions the first year, generating an estimated $2 million dollars in savings. Checklist boards are used throughout the hospital—from the emergency department, in to the pre-op setting, then in the operating rooms. You also can find them in recovery, the patient rooms and on the walls at nursing stations for scheduling. Checklist Boards aren’t just for hospitals anymore:
We have developed checklist boards for several functions outside of the healthcare industry. These include:
+ Drag Racing
+ Aircraft Maintenance
+ Veterinary Schedule
+ Dental Procedure Boards
+ Race Brackets
+ Brewery Tank
+ Horse Stable
The value of checklists to improving consistency in routine procedures is undeniable.
