Even routine clinical tasks carry hidden risks, especially when navigating complex care demands, administrative requirements or high-velocity environments.

HonorHealth is introducing The Honor Way initiative, focusing first on Self-Check. This high-reliability habit provides a brief, intentional pause to reset clinical focus and mitigate cognitive errors before they reach a patient.

The Self-Check framework

Before finalizing a plan, signing an order or initiating a procedure, take a few seconds to evaluate three critical elements:

• Me: Am I rushed, distracted, fatigued or overconfident?
• The task: Is this routine or does it deviate from standard practice?
• The environment: What active distractions or operational risks are present right now?

Watch Self-Check in action

See how a brief, intentional pause during an order review helps an interventional cardiologist recognize a hidden risk, adapt a care plan and protect patient safety.

Next steps

To learn more about Self-Check and access additional resources, visit The Honor Way SharePoint page on HonorHub. For questions or support, contact your department chair, medical director or high-reliability champion.

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