Improving patient safety by implementing a standardized and consistent approach to hand-off communication.

Debbie Sandlin

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Improving patient safety by implementing a standardized and consistent approach to hand-off communication.

August 15, 2007

Sandlin D. J Perianesth Nurs. 2007;22(4):289-92.

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The author describes the important characteristics of successful patient transition from one care team to another and includes sample forms that support effective hand-off strategies.

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