The quality improvement committee is analyzing ways to prevent errors. Which approaches should this committee consider? Select all that apply.
A) Checklists
B) Automation
C) Using big data
D) Hand-off tools
E) Standardization
A) Checklists
B) Automation
D) Hand-off tools
E) Standardization
Explanation: A) Steps to prevent errors in healthcare include checklists that can prevent slips and lapses.
B) Steps to prevent errors in healthcare include automation when possible.
C) Big data is not identified as a step to prevent errors in healthcare.
D) Steps to prevent errors in healthcare include using hand-off tools to improve communication.
E) Steps to prevent errors in healthcare include standardization.
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