Bedside Hand-Off Presented by the 5T TCAB Team

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Steps for Completing Bedside Hand-Off Prior to the end of shift, the off going nurse: Completes & updates patient’s bedside handoff tool lets patient know that bedside handoff will occur at shift change assess need for pain medication Off going nurse will obtain bedside handoff tool & meet oncoming nurse outside the patient’s room.

Steps for Completing Bedside Hand-Off Sanitize hands prior to entering patient’s room. Greet patient Introduce oncoming nurse in positive manner Off-going & on-coming nurse positions themselves on each side of the patient’s bed Have patient state name & date of birth. Don’t forget to ask the patient about the 3 P’s: Pain, potty, & position!

Steps for Completing Bedside Hand-Off Off-going nurse will verbally review bedside handoff tool & address: Any tubes attached to patient Any safety concerns Anything abnormal in patient’s physical assessment Time of last pain medication Patient’s goal for the day and status of the goal

Steps for Completing Bedside Hand-Off Ask the patient & family if they have any questions or comments regarding the plan of care. Oncoming nurse will inform the patient when he/she will return. Be sure patient has access to call light and told to call if she/he needs anything. Thank patient. Sanitize hands upon leaving room.

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