title: ACOG Committee Opinion No. 526: Standardization of practice to improve outcomes.
abstract: Protocols and checklists have been shown to improve patient safety through standardization and communication. Standardization of practice to improve quality outcomes is an important tool in achieving the shared vision of patients and their health care providers.
mesh_terms: D057189:Checklist; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006176:Gynecology / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D061214:Patient Safety; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000592:standards*