Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department

• 2016

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PMID: 27940798DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-2680

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This article/policy statement, affirmed in 2020, explains how to safely transfer care of children in the emergency department using clear communication and teamwork. It lists different handoff methods, like I-PASS and SBAR, which help staff share important patient information. These tools make sure nothing is missed when patients move between doctors or nurses. The goal is to prevent mistakes and keep children safe during transitions by following simple steps for sharing details about each patient’s condition, needs, and care plan.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Communication; Continuity of Patient Care; Emergency Medicine; Interprofessional Relations; Pediatrics; Emergency Service, Hospital; Patient Safety; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Quality Improvement; Patient Handoff

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); American College of Emergency Physicians; Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

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