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The Checklist Manifesto
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right | Atul Gawande
The New York Times bestselling author of Better and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologiesneither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist. First introduced decades ago by the U.S. Air Force, checklists have enabled pilots to fly aircraft of mind-boggling sophistication. Now innovative checklists are being adopted in hospitals around the world, helping doctors and nurses respond to everything from flu epidemics to avalanches. Even in the immensely complex world of surgery, a simple ninety-second variant has cut the rate of fatalities by more than a third. In riveting stories, Gawande takes us from Austria, where an emergency checklist saved a drowning victim who had spent half an hour underwater, to Michigan, where a cleanliness checklist in intensive care units virtually eliminated a type of deadly hospital infection. He explains how checklists actually work to prompt striking and immediate improvements. And he follows the checklist revolution into fields well beyond medicine, from disaster response to investment banking, skyscraper construction, and businesses of all kinds. An intellectual adventure in which lives are lost and saved and one simple idea makes a tremendous difference, The Checklist Manifesto is essential reading for anyone working to get things right.
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Nebklvr
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Fascinating and engaging.

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janeycanuck
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File this under "Fascinating" and "Why Didn't I Read This Years Ago"

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Cruble88
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This was my third book written by Atul Gawande, and while it was my favorite, it was still a great read. He is such an amazing author that it‘s very hard for me to not like anything of his. #AtulGawande #nurselife #TBRlist

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Cruble88
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Onto my next book! This will be my 3rd book written by Atul Gawande. A friend of mine lent me his books. I was told they are quick reads and he is a great author. She was so right. I have really enjoyed his books and I know I‘ll get sucked into this one just like the others. #AtulGawande #TheChecklistManifesto #nurselife #ILoveMedicine

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Smarkies
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Tackling the subject of how a simple checklist can help make complicated tasks more streamlined especially during a crisis.
An interesting read on how checklists have been implemented in the aviation industry and how the author has championed the use of checklists in the medicine.
Read for #nfn2020

DinoMom I love this book. I have made required reading for all my staff. 4y
Smarkies @DinoMom I think there are takeaway points from this that are implementable in other industries. 😁 4y
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Mitch
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Reconnecting with this today for #nfn2020. Reminding myself that complex things can be made easier with a checklist- not a list of every little action or task , but the most important, crucial things that will get the job done.

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wendyh
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This was a required reading for a class paper. I found the stories to be well-written by an experienced person in health care that would be easy to follow for readers without experience. The message of the clear benefits of a checklist resounds in many fields and even in usage with daily tasks.

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InnerSavvy
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I found the stories great to listen to on audio. Makes me rethink a good checklist.

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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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My digital version of a #rainbowstack. With an obnoxious rainbow background just for fun!

#literaryluck @vkois88

kspenmoll 🙌🏻🙌🏻🌈🌈 6y
tammysue 👏🏻🌈 6y
vkois88 Love it! 6y
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Mitch
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So much to think on...whether flying, secure in knowing the role of the checklist in the cockpit, when walking past a building & marvel at the communication planning that built trust & shared accountability to get it made safely or thinking about what it is in a complex situation that really needs the focus. Way more thought provoking than I anticipated. Written well, lean prose that gets you in deep quickly and accessibly.

sk888888 I have this on my TBR, but I forgot that I read it a few years ago! Since I gave it 4 stars then, it‘ll definitely be a re-read for me. 6y
Mitch @sk888888 it was a quick read, but deep thoughts! I love his style and how he makes months and months of research seem so straightforward! 6y
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Mitch
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Final day of the #bookshopcrawl weekend...visited 4 local bookshops with my bookclub pals.... we brave the rain and wind, but found a roaring pub fire to finish the afternoon off with! Note to self.... don‘t listen to a podcast that recommends cool books just prior to going on a #bookshopcrawl !🤣

TrishB I loved Where The Crawdads Sing ❤️ looks like you had a fab weekend. 6y
Aimeesue Atul Gawande is AWESOME. ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
DGRachel Sounds like a great weekend! 6y
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staci.reads Where the Crawdads Sing is one of the best books I've read in a long time! Enjoy! 6y
Mrs.C I looooove Where the Crawdads Sing! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 6y
Mitch @staci.reads @TrishB @Tashaxlynn It‘s most definitely a #blameitonlitsy purchase! 6y
Mitch @DGRachel it was a lot of fun! 6y
Mitch @Aimeesue listened to a review of this on a podcast and it sounded intriguing 6y
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Lea
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This is a really interesting look at the checklist. It‘s not what I was thinking. It‘s much more of a business book. I found some things really interesting. It‘s an easy read, the stories used to illustrate things are interesting. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. #diverseauthor #librarybook
#readharderchallenge - a business book

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A fascinating nonfiction look at how essential check lists are in surgery and for pilots. I thought it was going to focus more on using check lists in every day life, so while it was interesting, I didn‘t love it. Side note, the number of errors (often fatal) in surgery is terrifying!

Notafraidofwords I really didn‘t need that last detail lol 6y
Texreader Yikes 6y
Lea My hold just came in from the library. Hmmm 6y
AvidReader25 @Notafraidofwords @Texreader Seriously! Left me hoping I don‘t have surgery anytime soon! 6y
AvidReader25 @Lea It‘s short, so if nothing else it‘s full of interring. Just not what I was expecting. 6y
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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
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Survey is closed, responses are in and downloaded!

I will be doing all the matching tonight here at my cosy and dim desk 🙂

Thanks all for joining! We've 51, so I consider myself in 🙂

#SummerBookSwap

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @ErinGoBragh1011 Hey Erin - I'm not able to send an email to you. I keep getting mail delayed report. Please email me @ mybookswapclub@gmail.com 6y
ErinGoBragh1011 @MyBookSwapClub just sent you an email 6y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot I replied but I keep getting an error that your mailbox is full - do you've another email? I want to send you your match details 6y
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skyeharmony
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[Book 13 of 2018] I loved Gawande's other books and this did not disappoint. Fascinating how small things can make a huge impact. I enjoyed all the examples, from flying to hygiene to surgery.

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CoffeeK8
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I️ can‘t believe I️ waited so long to read this! I‘m starting to get in to #bujo and this book explains why and how listmaking works along with some cool real world examples. I️ can imagine taking some of the procedural suggestions back to my lesson planning. #teachersoflitsy

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claudia2
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Another great book by Atul Gawande #NonFictionNovember2017

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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
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I feel 'book' and 'list' goes together. Today is National Checklist Day! I'm a big fan of all type of 'lists' and love ticking off items from my list! Want to win this copy, join this evening #MBSCChat. Details in the next post. Tell us, why do you use 'checklist'? Do you love or loath it? Happy Checklist Day 🏆🏆🏆📚📚📚#BookSwapPrize #GiveAway #Checklist

CocoReads I‘ll be out tonight and can‘t join in but I have to say that even as disorganized as I feel I am, I can‘t live without lists! 7y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot @CocoReads same here! When there are too much items on the list, I get little stressed and then take a break but then come back to it 7y
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mynamerhymes
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⭐⭐⭐⭐I guess now I can say that I am indeed a person who can enjoy a multi hour audio book about checklists. Found this very interesting, both for the examples and for the new perspective Gawande brought to the simple checklist.

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rabbitprincess
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I'll be spending most of August 31 travelling, so I will go ahead and declare my totals for August. Best book was the one I highlighted in my TBR pile at the beginning of the month. Gawande is the man!
#anditsaugust day 31: best of August

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ssravp
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I blame podcasts like Cortex from Relay.FM and Back To Work from 5by5 for my current and ongoing obsession with task managers and to do apps. I didn't actually think I would like it but it was fascinating to hear about different fields utilizing checklists to improve their productivity.

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rabbitprincess
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✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️ An excellent book. This has motivated me to review the checklists I use at work (I'm an editor) and make sure they are as effective as possible!

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rabbitprincess
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Dinner checklist:
✔️ book to read
✔️ delicious butter chicken (the BF's specialty, which I've photographed before)
✔️ my favourite beer, Murphy's Irish Stout, served incongruously in a Guinness glass (I need a Murphy's glass)
#bookanddinner #booksandbooze #booksandbrews

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rabbitprincess
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Now I have a Lego Movie earworm.

🎶 Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when you're part of a team... 🎶

#sorrynotsorry 😏

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rabbitprincess
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My giant checklist of books for August. The three books at the top of the stack are my current bus books.
#anditsaugust day 1: most anticipated

rwmg Have you read his "Being Mortal"? It seems to be everywhere. 7y
rabbitprincess @rwmg Yes, I read it last year. It was very good. I also liked 7y
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Poetryfreak38
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I'm enjoying this book so far.

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jessdean
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Finally finished this today. Took me so long cuz it just wasn't as exciting as the rest of my TBR;) But I did find it interesting as he uncovered how important checklists can be, not only in medicine but aviation & construction as well. Those checklists can actually save lives. Don't know that this book is for everyone. But being a nurse, I was intrigued by a lot of his stories. 😊

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Smrloomis
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Book Riot's deal of the day - an unexciting title, but a great read!

StaceyKondla Sounds fascinating! Adding to Mt. TBR 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Got this one. It's been on my "must acquire" list for some time! 8y
Smrloomis @StaceyKondla @BarbaraTheBibliophage be interested to hear what you think of it! 8y
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ZNerdyPants
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Extremely great if you're looking to create easier workflow processes with the medical back office.

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