Transcription of G009 nursing handover for adult patients guidelines
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G009 nursing handover for adult patients guidelines
Ref No: G009. nursing handover FOR adult patients . guidelines . 1. Overall objective a) To ensure that patient care continues seamlessly and safely, providing the oncoming nurses with pertinent information to begin work immediately. b) To maintain the ongoing confidentiality of patient records. 2. Definition The nursing change of shift report or handover is a communication that occurs between two shifts of nurses whereby the specific purpose is to communicate information about patients under the care of nurses (Lamond, 2000). 3. Target users All nursing and midwifery staff involved in the transfer of patient information from one member of staff to another.
potential safety risks to patients and does not deter from each individual’s responsibility and accountability to safe guard patients whilst in their care. This is not a definitive check list and must not be used as such. - Risks to patients: e.g. 2 patients with same names - Near misses - Incidents
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