patient handoff

How Can Handoff Quality Be Improved?

To improve the quality of patient handoff, healthcare facilities can implement several strategies:
Adopt standardized handoff protocols, such as the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) technique
Provide training and education on effective communication skills
Utilize electronic health records (EHRs) to document and share patient information
Designate a quiet, interruption-free area for handoff
Encourage a culture of teamwork and collaboration among healthcare providers

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