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Following are examples of each of these handoff expectations: Nurse Brown on unit A is receiving report from Nurse Green who is transferring the patient from unit B to unit A. The patient medication administration record (MAR) does not indicate the patient has received any pain medication in the past shift.
Accurate communication of information about a patient from one member of the health care team to another is a critical element of patient care and safety; it is also one of the least studied and taught elements of daily patient care.
Consider the following example of an effective handoff: A second-year resident is handing off their patient to the night-team resident and shares that the patient is unstable; presents relevant background information, including the reason the patient was admitted; and notes ongoing issues and plans currently in place for the patient.
I-PASS has become the preferred handoff tool for patient transitions in many organizations. It is an example of an evidence-based option for conducting a structured handoff. Your facility should determine a standard protocol for delivering handoffs and make it known to everyone.
16 gru 2020 · Handover is a process central to the delivery of high-quality and safe care. It is defined as ‘the transfer of professional responsibility and liability for some or all aspects of care for a patient or patient group, to another person or a professional group on a temporary or permanent basis’ [2].
16 gru 2020 · Handoffs are a form of communication that involves the transfer and acceptance of patient information and responsibility between providers. This chapter provides an overview of the history of handoffs, handoff education, and standardized models of handoffs.
28 lip 2018 · This narrative review identifies the challenges faced by health care providers during daily transfer of patient care and provides broader use of the SBAR communication tool for patient handoff in various health care settings including acute care.
