Strategies for Interrupting the Test and Report Chain

Learning Objectives

Clinicians have varying levels of influence within the hospital, their community, and at state and federal levels. Learners will be able to reflect on their own action steps.

• Name 3 practical actions health professionals can take to stop overreporting
• Describe a potential strategy to change your hospital policy
• Consider implementing a “pause” before the report

Reflection Questions

What is one step you can take, as an individual to stop overreporting?

What can you do at an institutional level to stop overreporting?

What can you do at a larger level – such as influencing professional organizations, state, or federal policy – to stop overreporting?