The introduction of a 'Ward Round Checklist' to enhance daily ward rounds in a busy surgical department

Aim: The ‘Ward Round’ is integral to daily surgical practice, but with the advent of new contracts and shift patterns, teamwork is crucial to ensure seamless continuity of patient care. Statistics show that ward round checklists improve inter-patient consistency and reduce morbidity, by facilitating effi cient communication of clinical information and surgical team cohesion.

Source: International Journal of Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: K. EL-Shakankery, O. Meadows Source Type: research