The Power of a Simple Tool in High-Stakes Environments
Aviation transformed from a dangerous endeavor to the safest form of transportation through systematic approaches to human error. The checklist was central to this transformation, not because it eliminated the need for skill and judgment, but because it freed professionals to apply their expertise where it matters most. As paramedics, we face similar complexity and similar stakes. The question isn’t whether we’re capable professionals—we are. The question is whether we’re willing to adopt proven tools that help capable professionals perform even better when it matters most.