What key elements would you include in the handoff report for your patient? Consider the ISBAR...

What key elements would you include in the handoff report for your patient? Consider the ISBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) format- please document a script for an ISBAR patient handoff

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Ans. A handoff may be described as the transfer of patient information and knowledge, along with authority and responsibility, from one clinician or team of clinicians to another clinician or team of clinicians during transitions of care across the continuum.

HANDOFF DO'S AND DON'TS

Use a standardized format.

Conduct handoff in a private setting to maintain patient confidentiality.

Report in person, if possible, so you can clarify points and answer questions.

Provide current information.

Be concise; don't ramble or speculate.

Don't report irrelevant information.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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