I-PASS, a mnemonic to standardize verbal handoffs.
Starmer AJ, Spector ND, Srivastava R, et al. I-pass, a mnemonic to standardize verbal handoffs. Pediatrics. 2012;129(2):201-4. doi:10.1542/peds.2011-2966.
Poor communication at transitions of care can lead to preventable adverse events for hospitalized patients. This commentary describes a strategy to standardize resident physicians' handoffs and reduce medical errors. Elements include: illness severity, patient information, action list, situational awareness and contingency plans, and synthesis by receiver.