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Handoff Communication In The Emergency Department, Kristen Matichko
Handoff Communication In The Emergency Department, Kristen Matichko
DNP Forum
The communication of patient information through use of handoff ensures continuity of care and patient safety. A study of hand-off reports between pre-hospital personnel and staff in the emergency department revealed a lack of complete or formal information dialogue. Nurses play a vital role in the process of communication and information exchange through the use of handoff despite minimal guidelines for that exchange in current nursing practice. The pre-hospital hand-off informational exchange impacts patient safety as well as the planning and implementation of nursing care based upon that information.
The sample used was from a convenience sampling of patients arriving …
Cultural Competency At The Bedside: Developing A Plan Of Care For Limited English Proficiency Patient Populations, Jenna Czech
Cultural Competency At The Bedside: Developing A Plan Of Care For Limited English Proficiency Patient Populations, Jenna Czech
Nursing Posters
To improve nursing skills and competency in caring for culturally diverse and limited English proficiency patient populations.
Developing Cultural Competence, Patricia Blonigen-Heinen, Roberta Basol
Developing Cultural Competence, Patricia Blonigen-Heinen, Roberta Basol
Nursing Posters
Caring for patients from many cultures is an important part of health care today. Why learn about cultural competencies? Because developing cultural competencies benefits everyone. You can: help patients receive more effective care; help your facility meet standards of The Joint Commission; and improve your job performance.
I Heard It Through The Grape Vine, Terri Mccaffrey
I Heard It Through The Grape Vine, Terri Mccaffrey
Nursing Posters
Purpose Statement: Patients who are informed and active in their care are more likely to follow recommendations. Providers play a vital role in accomplishing positive communication with cleft team and families.