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A new Hemodialysis Safety Checklist (Hemo Pause) was developed to improve patient safety during dialysis. This 17-item checklist standardizes procedures and aims to reduce adverse events in hemodialysis units.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • The World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist aims to reduce adverse events and enhance communication.
  • A similar tool could improve patient safety and reduce morbidity in hemodialysis units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a Hemodialysis Safety Checklist (Hemo Pause) for daily use by nurses and patients.
  • To standardize the hemodialysis procedure and enhance patient safety.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi consensus technique was employed, involving a multidisciplinary team and 20 registered hemodialysis nurses.
  • An iterative process included a literature review, individual rating, an in-person consensus meeting, and a final anonymous survey.
  • A 75% agreement threshold was used to establish consensus on safety parameters.

Main Results:

  • A literature review identified 31 safety parameters, reduced to 19 through expert consensus.
  • The top 5 safety measures identified were patient identity confirmation, pre-dialysis weight, new medical order recognition, dialysate composition verification, and pre-dialysis blood pressure measurement.
  • A 17-item Hemodialysis Safety Checklist (Hemo Pause) was finalized, incorporating 19 parameters with consensus.

Conclusions:

  • A novel 17-item Hemodialysis Safety Checklist (Hemo Pause) was developed to standardize hemodialysis procedures.
  • Further quality improvement initiatives will assess the checklist's feasibility in reducing adverse events and strengthening safety culture.
  • Limitations include a non-systematic literature review, single-center study, and lack of patient/family representation.