@article{6277, author = {Lily Thomas and Patricia Donohue-Porter}, title = {Blending evidence and innovation: improving intershift handoffs in a multihospital setting.}, abstract = {
Ineffective handoffs have been identified as a barrier to patient safety and quality and as a key area for improvement. Handoffs require a process for effective transfer of critical information. A redesigned nurse-to-nurse intershift handoff was implemented in 7 hospitals of a multisite system. The redesign included combining evidence and an innovative approach developed by nurse managers to improve intershift report. Results included an increase in nurse and patient satisfaction.
}, year = {2012}, journal = {J Nurs Care Qual}, volume = {27}, pages = {116-24}, month = {12/2012}, issn = {1550-5065}, doi = {10.1097/NCQ.0b013e318241cb3b}, language = {eng}, }