Handoff and coverage
I'm giving you handoff
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Introducing a transfer of patient information and responsibility to another nurse.
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Handoff and coverage
Here's the overnight update
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Introducing information about events and changes during the night.
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Handoff and coverage
What changed on this shift?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Asking what has become different during the current work shift.
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Handoff and coverage
Any pending tasks?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Asking whether any planned work has not yet been completed.
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Handoff and coverage
What still needs follow-up?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Identifying an issue that needs another check or action after an earlier step.
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Handoff and coverage
Who is covering this patient?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Finding the clinician responsible for a patient during a particular period.
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Handoff and coverage
I have your patients during break
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Confirming responsibility for a colleague's patients during an agreed break.
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Handoff and coverage
Can you take report?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Asking whether another nurse is ready to receive patient information.
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Handoff and coverage
Let's review the care plan
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Inviting the team to check the patient's agreed goals and planned care.
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Handoff and coverage
What is the main concern?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Asking which issue should be emphasized in a summary or handoff.
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Handoff and coverage
Anything time-sensitive?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Checking whether an issue or task has an important deadline.
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Handoff and coverage
What is the anticipated discharge plan?
CommonMedical-surgicalEmergencyICU
Asking about the expected arrangements for leaving the current care setting.
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