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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.

Keywords

Clinical competence complications medical education professional education

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Patient safety in phlebology: The ACP Phlebology Safety Checklist

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