HANDING OVER PROCESS

Effective handing over in Nursing brings the following benefits;

1. keeping patients care progressing smoothly
2. Making patients feel calmer and more confident in your healthcare
services
3. Reducing the need for service users to repeat themselves
4. Help in maintaining records of patient’s progress
5. Helps staffs to deliver more consistent care
6. Promote person-centered care
7. Saving staffs time and energy, helps prevent stress and minimize mistakes
8. Helps the staffs feel more prepared and confident to do the job
9. Promoting the culture of teamwork and support your care setting
EFFECTIVE HANDOVER CONSTITUTE THESE KEY AREAS
1. Time & place
2. Delivery-prepared beforehand
3. Content-Relevant
C-onfidential-the information shouldn’t be overheard
U-ninterupted-utilize quiet area with no distractions
B-rief-much information could be misleading, just be relevant
A-ccurate-give correct information
N-amed nurse-only who attended the patient should give report
N/B: Ineffective handover system contributes to delays and errors in care,
which we simply can’t afford to let happen. Poor coordination will leave the
team feeling overwhelmed and could potentially put the wellbeing of our
services at risk.
PREPARED BY: George Mkonwe
Nurse Manager