Handing over. We do it often. And the information we transfer is critical to patient safety. This morning we talked about SIGN OUT? as a template for our signovers.
S: Is the patient sick? Code status!!!
I: Identifying data
G: General hospital course
N: New events
O: Overall health status right now
U: Upcoming possibilities (if and then statements)
T: Tasks to complete overnight
?: Questions
Every team will function differenly, but sticking to consisten hand over template an style keeps communication flowing, and patients safe.
* it's 5pm...have you Singed Out yet?!
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