What Nurses Should Know About EMS Handoff Reports

• 2023

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• Pavel Aubuchon-Mendoza

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This article discusses the importance of effective communication between EMS workers and nurses during patient handoff reports. It provides examples and highlights key information that should be shared, such as the patient's condition, treatment given, and any changes observed. Good handoff reports help ensure patient safety and continuity of care. The article also emphasizes the need for both EMS personnel and nurses to ask questions if they need clarification to avoid misunderstandings. Overall, it stresses that clear communication is crucial in providing quality healthcare during transitions from emergency services to hospital care.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication; Emergency Medical Services; Interprofessional Relations; Nurses; Emergency Nursing; Patient Handoff

Institutions: Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)

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