Patient Safety Checklist
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Becoming a Better Patient
Tell your doctor the complete story, because even symptoms that may seem minor could be important.
Establish a timeline.
Keep records of all test results, discharge summaries, and whatever data might be needed by the next doctor.
Do not minimize complaints.
Bring important information like medications, your medical history, and a list of your symptoms in writing.
Bring a companion to help you hear and understand everything your doctor says to you.
Understand that your doctor diagnoses your condition by considering the history of your medical problem, the results of a physical examination, and the findings of medical tests.
Help your doctor see patterns by disclosing all relevant information in a concise manner.
Do not be afraid to ask if your doctor needs more information.
Find a doctor who knows how to listen.
If you think your doctor has overlooked something, tell him.
Feel free to offer your own suggestions.
Ask about when you can expect test results, and call your physician if you do not hear about the results.
Do not think that "no news is good news."
Patient Safety
While in the hospital, wear your wrist ID bracelet provided to you on admission.
Always keep call device within your reach to call your nurse when you need help.
Do not smoke inside the building.
Remove clutter in the area where you will be walking.
Ask questions about your medications.
Report all medications you are taking.
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Presented by:
Kimberly French
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Who it's for
This Patient Safety Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Patient Safety steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Patient Safety workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Patient Safety checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Patient Safety Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Patient Safety comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.