Handoff tool for critical care?

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Specializes in floor to ICU.

Does anyone use an official "Handoff Tool" geared towards critical care in their units? Yes, it's for Joint Commission...ug.

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Specializes in ICU.

Like a report sheet for shift change? Absolutely. Worked great, wouldn't have it any other way.

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Specializes in Cath Lab/ ICU.

We have a pre-printed SBAR report. Suppose to be up to date and in the chart so anyone can tame over ASAP if needed.

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Specializes in CCU MICU Rapid Response.

We implemented one as well. Systems on the front, updated each day in pencil. The back has columns for procedures and their dates as well as a bit of space to sum up anything noteworthy that may be lost in the cracks over the course of the patients stay. The back portion helps alot when transferring a patient from the unit that has been there forever. I like them, I just wish folks wrote a bit more legibly. :rolleyes: Ivanna

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