Patient safety in phlebology: The ACP Phlebology Safety Checklist. (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collares, Felipe Birchal; Sonde, Mehru; Harper, Kenneth; Armitage, Michael; Neuhardt, Diana L; Fronek, Helane S
• Is Part Of: Phlebology. Volume 33:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 273
• Page End: 277
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Clinical competence -- complications -- medical education -- professional education; Veins -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.14
• DOI: 10.1177/0268355517694725
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-3555

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the current use of safety checklists among the American College of Phlebology (ACP) members and their interest in implementing a checklist supported by the ACP on their clinical practices; and to develop a phlebology safety checklist. Method: Online surveys were sent to ACP members, and a phlebology safety checklist was developed by a multispecialty team through the ACP Leadership Academy. Results: Forty-seven percent of respondents are using a safety checklist in their practices; 23% think that a phlebology safety checklist would interfere or disrupt workflow; 79% answered that a phlebology safety checklist could improve procedure outcomes or prevent complications; and 85% would be interested in implementing a phlebology safety checklist approved by the ACP. Conclusion: A phlebology safety checklist was developed with the intent to increase awareness on patient safety and improve outcome in phlebology practice.