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Table 4 Communication and understanding during checklist performance.

From: Implementation of checklists in health care; learning from high-reliability organisations

Context

"The end user must be familiar with the background of each point in the checklist" (C)

Terminology and communication

"It is important with a predefined and agreed upon phraseology - closed loop communication - " (F)

 

"The language must be adapted to the present terminology within the organisation " (H)

Understanding and situational awareness

"The understanding of the text must be unambiguous or clearly defined" (H)

 

"Be aware of automation, i.e. performing the checklist without being mentally present" (A)