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Observational Study
Multifaceted interventions improve adherence to the surgical checklist.
Adherence to surgical safety checklists remains challenging. Our institution demonstrated acceptable rates of checklist utilization but poor adherence to all checkpoints. We hypothesized that stepwise, multifaceted interventions would improve checklist adherence. ⋯ A strategic, multifaceted approach to perioperative safety significantly improved checklist adherence over 2 years. Checklist content and process need to reflect local interests and operative flow to achieve high adherence rates. Successful checklist implementation requires efforts to change the safety culture, stakeholder buy-in, and sustained efforts over time.