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. 2009 Jun;41(2):57–63.
Pump Evaluation Form
Describe the issue (pos/neg) associated with the pump’s design or the process of using the pump.
What aspect of your job does this issue affect? (check all that apply):
  • Pump set up

  • Pump hook up in OR

  • Pump use during surgery

  • Pump tear down after use

  • Maintenance

  • Other __________________

Please explain:
What is the actual or potential impact that this issue may have? (check all that apply):
  • Inefficiency (unnecessarily increases difficulty, complexity, or re-doing procedures)

  • Distraction (takes attention away from primary task)

  • Frustration (annoyed, stress, tension, etc.)

  • Delay (things take longer than they should)

  • Workaround (modification of equipment or procedure)

  • Resource waste (use of materials or other personnel that should not normally be required

  • Team coordination (interrupting others, or delay in responding to surgeon’s or other team member’s requests/needs)

  • Procedural error (mistakes in decision making or failures of technique, etc)

  • Patient inconvenience, discomfort or potential harm

  • Other ___________________

Please explain:
What recommendation(s) would you make to fix the problem? Be as specific as possible. Draw a diagram if appropriate (space on back.)