ImprovingNursingHandoffDuringChangeofShift.pptVIP

* Improving Nursing Handoff During Change of Shift A Quality Improvement Project Donna L. B. Zarro, RN Arvis Connolly, RN, BSN Melanie Cardinal, RN, BSN Linda Gruppi, RN, MSN Purpose Improve change of shift nursing handoff and report on a 35 bed general surgery unit to promote patient safety and increase patient satisfaction Background Review of literature indicated: Increase in patient anxiety during shift change Safe handoff will promote patient safety and satisfaction Standardized shift report will insure continuity of care, less loss of significant data and teaching o