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Dr. Peter Pronovost proposed a five-step checklist to reduce hospital-acquired infections. The checklist included steps like handwashing and cleaning skin before IV insertion. Michigan hospitals that used the checklist saved over $175 million in 18 months and nearly 1,500 lives. However, doctors resisted the checklist. Dr. Pronovost overcame this by training doctors and nurses together and appealing to their shared goal of patient health. Evaluating the training
- Author
- Erika Soriano
- Language
- EN