The standardisation of handoffs in a large academic paediatric emergency department using I-PASS.

Melissa Sydow Chladek; Cara Doughty; Binita Patel; Kyetta Alade; Marideth Rus; Joan E Shook; Kim LIttle-Weinert

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The standardisation of handoffs in a large academic paediatric emergency department using I-PASS.

July 28, 2021

Chladek MS, Doughty C, Patel B, et al. BMJ Open Qual. 2021;10(3):e001254.

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The I-PASS handoff bundle has been successful at improving patient safety during handoffs in the hospital. A pediatric emergency department implemented the I-PASS bundle to improve handoffs between medical residents. Results showed a 53% decrease in omissions of crucial information and residents perceived improvement in patient safety.

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