The patient handoff is a contemporaneous, interactive process of passing patient-specific information from one caregiver to another to ensure the continuity and safety of patient care. It is well recognized that the handoff is a point of vulnerability where valuable patient information can be distorted and omitted [1, 2]. A plethora of studies in the nursing literature have identified a variety of problems, including incomplete or inaccurate information [3-6], uneven quality [7], repeated interruptions and lack of anticipatory guidance [8]. Many reports have focused on characterizing the weaknesses with non-operative patient handovers, the use of handoff checklists and aviation safety models for specific groups of patients [1,5,9], and the pre- and post-implementation comparisons. [10-12] However, few studies have focused on prospective cohort studies validating and testing patient information management systems such as smart-templates in the setting of handover quality. [10]
Electronic templates containing patient information help to standardize the type of information conveyed during interactions, discourages ambiguous findings,[13] improves provider satisfaction and improves continuity of care.[14] Within the department, we developed the transfer template (T2) to address the issues in provider workflow and efficiency. With the press of a button, the T2 template automatically extracts live information from the anesthetic record, pertinent fields from the PAC note and laboratory values from IView, and provides a concise output of these relevant details.
This document provides an overview of patient selection considerations for intrathecal infusion therapy. It discusses recommended physician qualifications and clinic setup. Key factors in patient selection include failure of conservative treatments, a positive psychological evaluation, ability to afford refills, and a successful screening trial. Contraindications include untreated depression or substance abuse, pre-existing infections or edema, and inability to tolerate an implanted pump. The document also reviews pump complications seen in studies.
The document contains a table of contents that lists 25 topics related to mathematics and geometry. It includes sections on subjects like percentage, profit and loss, interest, mixture, speed, unit method, fractions, angles, triangles, rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, circles, and coordinate geometry. The document also provides links to the author's Facebook page and websites where e-books and software can be found.
L&D Practices for Modern Workplace LearningJane Hart
The radically changing workplace needs a new definition, new mindset and new L&D practices for Modern Workplace Learning (MWL). Download the PDF with working hyperlinks. Note: this diagram is being continuously updated.
The patient handoff is a contemporaneous, interactive process of passing patient-specific information from one caregiver to another to ensure the continuity and safety of patient care. It is well recognized that the handoff is a point of vulnerability where valuable patient information can be distorted and omitted [1, 2]. A plethora of studies in the nursing literature have identified a variety of problems, including incomplete or inaccurate information [3-6], uneven quality [7], repeated interruptions and lack of anticipatory guidance [8]. Many reports have focused on characterizing the weaknesses with non-operative patient handovers, the use of handoff checklists and aviation safety models for specific groups of patients [1,5,9], and the pre- and post-implementation comparisons. [10-12] However, few studies have focused on prospective cohort studies validating and testing patient information management systems such as smart-templates in the setting of handover quality. [10]
Electronic templates containing patient information help to standardize the type of information conveyed during interactions, discourages ambiguous findings,[13] improves provider satisfaction and improves continuity of care.[14] Within the department, we developed the transfer template (T2) to address the issues in provider workflow and efficiency. With the press of a button, the T2 template automatically extracts live information from the anesthetic record, pertinent fields from the PAC note and laboratory values from IView, and provides a concise output of these relevant details.
This document provides an overview of patient selection considerations for intrathecal infusion therapy. It discusses recommended physician qualifications and clinic setup. Key factors in patient selection include failure of conservative treatments, a positive psychological evaluation, ability to afford refills, and a successful screening trial. Contraindications include untreated depression or substance abuse, pre-existing infections or edema, and inability to tolerate an implanted pump. The document also reviews pump complications seen in studies.
The document contains a table of contents that lists 25 topics related to mathematics and geometry. It includes sections on subjects like percentage, profit and loss, interest, mixture, speed, unit method, fractions, angles, triangles, rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, circles, and coordinate geometry. The document also provides links to the author's Facebook page and websites where e-books and software can be found.
L&D Practices for Modern Workplace LearningJane Hart
The radically changing workplace needs a new definition, new mindset and new L&D practices for Modern Workplace Learning (MWL). Download the PDF with working hyperlinks. Note: this diagram is being continuously updated.