The daily goals communication sheet: a simple and novel tool for improved communication and care

Jamie M Schwartz; Kristen L Nelson; Mary Saliski; Elizabeth A Hunt; Peter J Pronovost

doi:10.1016/s1553-7250(08)34076-8

The daily goals communication sheet: a simple and novel tool for improved communication and care

Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008 Oct;34(10):608-13, 561. doi: 10.1016/s1553-7250(08)34076-8.

Authors

Jamie M Schwartz¹, Kristen L Nelson, Mary Saliski, Elizabeth A Hunt, Peter J Pronovost

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Boston, USA. jamie.schwartz@jhmi.edu

PMID: 18947121
DOI: 10.1016/s1553-7250(08)34076-8

Abstract

This tool directs the health care team to discuss specific goals of care and best-practice safety measures daily for each patient and to ensure goal understanding and implementation.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Communication*
Health Facilities
Organizational Objectives
Quality Assurance, Health Care* / organization & administration
Safety Management* / organization & administration