Journal for healthcare quality : official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
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Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are usually very sick and have complicated, multisystem dysfunctions and often life-threatening medical conditions. Their management requires skilled, comprehensive, and organized medical care. ⋯ The daily goals checklist presented here is a quality tool that incorporates several evidence-based quality parameters, and it is easy to use and cost-effective. Its implementation is likely to greatly improve the quality of care and reduce complications in ICUs.