Review: bringing patient safety to the forefront through structured computerisation during clinical handover.

Jenelle Matic; Patricia M. Davidson; Yenna Salamonson

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Review: bringing patient safety to the forefront through structured computerisation during clinical handover.

February 4, 2011

Matic J, Davidson PM, Salamonson Y. J Clin Nurs. 2011;20(1-2):184-9.

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This review explores handoff methods in the clinical setting, discusses risks for adverse events in handoffs, and recommends technological solutions to improve communication.

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