The Institute for Healthcare Improvement offers a free, downloadable checklist to help healthcare organizations manage adverse events.
The checklist, Respectful Management of Serious Clinical Adverse Events Checklist, ensure critical steps are taken to mitigate the risk of harm stemming from adverse events. The steps include internal and external notifications, crisis management team response and patient and family safety.
Download the Respectful Management of Serious Clinical Adverse Events Checklist (PDF) for use in your facility.
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The checklist, Respectful Management of Serious Clinical Adverse Events Checklist, ensure critical steps are taken to mitigate the risk of harm stemming from adverse events. The steps include internal and external notifications, crisis management team response and patient and family safety.
Download the Respectful Management of Serious Clinical Adverse Events Checklist (PDF) for use in your facility.
Note: View our database providing 150 reports that link to free, downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.
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