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. 2012 Jul 31;109(5):723–728. doi: 10.1093/bja/aes256
Subscores Elements
Task management Planning and preparing
Prioritizing
Providing and maintaining standards
Identifying and utilizing resources
Team working Coordinating activities with team
Exchanging information
Using authority and assertiveness
Assessing capabilities
Supporting others
Situation awareness Gathering information
Recognizing and understanding
Anticipating
Decision-making Identifying options
Balancing risks and selecting options
Reevaluating
Rating options Descriptor
4—Good Performance was of a consistently high standard, enhancing patient safety; it could be used as a positive example for others
3—Acceptable Performance was of a satisfactory standard but could be improved
2—Marginal Performance indicated cause for concern, considerable improvement is needed
1—Poor Performance endangered or potentially endangered patient safety, serious remediation is required