Change-of-Shift: Hand-off Report
The progressive care unit uses a recorded system for nursing reports. In the past, nurses have designated positions in the chall where they could record and listen to reports. Now, the unit governance council has mandated that recording and listening to reports must be done in the medication room, nurse lounge, or dictation room. What is the reason for this change?
Confidentiality
When preparing a nursing report, which of the following steps should the reporting nurse take?
Prioritize information on the basis of the patient's needs and problems.
Which of the following strategies is safest when providing a recorded nursing report?
Stay until after the accepting nurse listens to the report.
What is the benefit of completing a bedside report during hand-off?
The patient and family can participate.
A nursing report is an important component of care. During the report, what is the primary purpose of an effective exchange of information?
The patient receives continuity of care.