Attitudes to Surgical Checklist Questionnaire (ASCQ)

There is little difference between the surgical checklist at GUH and the WHO surgical checklist.

The complete checklist is used for every procedure in every theatre at UHG.

The complete checklist is used for every procedure in which I am involved in theatre.

When the checklist is being carried out, everyone in theatre stops what they are doing and listens until it is completed.

Sometimes sections of the checklist are not completed.

The individual who signs the checklist personally ensures that the relevant steps have been completed.

I believe that failing to use the checklist is poor professional practice.

I believe using the checklist reduces the likelihood of human error.

I believe using the checklist improves patient safety.

I believe using the checklist improves teamwork in theatre.

The use of the checklist should be mandatory for every case.

Surgical personnel support the use of the checklist.

Anaesthetic personnel support the use of the checklist.

Nursing staff support the use of the checklist.

Senior theatre personnel support the use of the checklist.

Junior theatre personnel support the use of the checklist.

Management supports the use of the checklist.

I have initiated the use of the checklist in the past.

I intend to initiate the use of the checklist in the future.

The requirement for signatures.

Lack of assertiveness of staff.

Lack of time.

Lack of training.

The lack of an electronic version of the checklist.