Effective communication of patient health status is key to coordinated care:
Shift Reports: Detailed handovers between nursing staff to ensure continuity of care. Interdisciplinary Meetings: Regular discussions involving different healthcare professionals to review and plan patient care. Patient and Family Education: Informing patients and their families about health status, treatment plans, and self-care strategies. Documentation: Accurate and timely recording of patient information in the medical records. Use of Standardized Tools: Utilizing standardized communication tools like SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) to convey critical information.
