System Factors Influencing the Use of a Family-Centered Rounds Checklist

Checklists are used to operationalize care processes and enhance patient safety; however, checklist implementation is difficult within complex health systems. A family-centered rounds (FCR) checklist increased physician performance of key rounding activities, which were associated with improved parent engagement, safety perceptions, and behaviors. To inform FCR checklist implementation and dissemination, a team of authors including HIP Investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Cox assessed physician compliance with this checklist and factors influencing its use.

Authors found that multiple factors within hospital systems may influence FCR checklist use. Strategies, such as providing rounding schedules and mobile computers, may promote optimal engagement of families during rounds and promote pediatric patient safety.

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