Handoffs: A High Risk Area for Patient Safety

• 2019

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• Toni Gross

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This slide presentation describes how handoffs, or the transfer of patient care from one healthcare provider to another, are a high-risk time for mistakes that can harm patients. It explains that poor communication during handoffs can lead to confusion and errors. The presenter suggests using clear processes and checklists to make sure important information is shared every time a patient’s care is handed off. Improving handoff procedures helps keep patients safe and reduces the chance of medical errors in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication; Continuity of Patient Care; Emergency Medical Services; Hospital Communication Systems; Risk Management; Medical Errors; Patient Safety; Patient Handoff

Institutions: National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)

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