Pilots should always use checklists, regardless of experience level, to ensure systematic checks and safe operation; it's not a crutch but a tool for consistent performance. Checklists should be ...

Surgical checklists are most effective when all members of the surgical team are required to identify themselves and participate in the checklist process, according to a study from researchers at ...

A surgical safety checklist developed by the WHO to facilitate communication and safety checks was associated with reduced surgical mortality in a before-and-after study at eight hospitals. Now, a ...

Improper aircraft shutdown procedures, such as leaving the mixture knob forward or electrical switches on, were frequently observed, indicating a lack of consistent checklist adherence. These ...

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Conn., trains its operating room staff to use a checklist to avoid procedural errors, according to a Hartford Courant report. In April 2011, after ...

Many of us have repetitive tasks to complete. Often we find that if we don’t have any guidance, we may forget certain steps in a process. Sometimes even with simple steps involved we can get ...