The Joint Commission journal on quality improvement
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Jt Comm J Qual Improv · Jan 2001
Ensuring safety of patients receiving sedation for procedures: evaluation of clinical practice guidelines.
In 1995 The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore convened an interdisciplinary task force to evaluate sedation practices, create a comprehensive set of sedation guidelines, and evaluate patient safety outcomes following guideline implementation. ⋯ Standardization of sedation practices is a complex and resource-intensive activity, requiring ongoing oversight and monitoring. Commitment from medical staff, nursing staff, and administration is essential to successful implementation of sedation guidelines.