The KIDS SAFE checklist for pediatric intensive care units
Description
Background: Checklists have been recognized by multiple industries as a valuable tool to reduce errors of omission. In the busy environment of a pediatric intensive care unit, adverse events are common and can have severe consequences. Researchers have focused on developing evidence-based practice guidelines; however, the nature of human error means that consistent application of this evidence in practice is challenging.
Objective: To develop an evidence-based checklist as a tool to reduce preventable adverse events and enhance clinical care in pediatric intensive care units.
Methods: After a systematic review of literature and a retrospective review of local reporting of adverse events in pediatric intensive care units, nominal group technique was used to determine the structure and content for the checklist.
Results: An 8-element mnemonic checklist (KIDS SAFE) was developed: kids' development needs, infection, deep-vein thrombosis prophylaxis, skin integrity, sedation, analgesia, family, and enteral needs.
Conclusion: Prevention of adverse events is better than cure. Use of the KIDS SAFE checklist has the potential to reduce errors of omission in pediatric intensive care units.
Impact and interest:
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ID Code: | 204404 | ||
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Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) | ||
Refereed: | Yes | ||
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Measurements or Duration: | 9 pages | ||
DOI: | 10.4037/ajcc2013560 | ||
ISSN: | 1062-3264 | ||
Pure ID: | 67760383 | ||
Copyright Owner: | Consult author(s) regarding copyright matters | ||
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Deposited On: | 16 Sep 2020 00:42 | ||
Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2024 21:56 |
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