1. Bedside
Hand-Off
Presented by the
5T TCAB Team

2. Click the link below to view video:
Bedside Hand-Off: The Wrong Way

3. 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.

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Click the link below to view video:
Bedside Hand-Off: The Right Way