The tangible handoff: a team approach for advancing structured communication in labor and delivery

Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010 Jun;36(6):282-7, 241. doi: 10.1016/s1553-7250(10)36044-2.

Abstract

The tangible handoff tool, a standardized, patient-specific, two-sided pocket card that guides nurses through transfer of care at each shift, is intended to improve continuity and coordination of care in labor and delivery.

MeSH terms

  • Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
  • Continuity of Patient Care / standards
  • Documentation / standards
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Communication*
  • Labor, Obstetric
  • New Jersey
  • Obstetric Nursing / organization & administration
  • Obstetric Nursing / standards
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / standards
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
  • Patient Care Team / standards
  • Pregnancy
  • Safety Management / organization & administration*
  • Safety Management / standards
  • Workforce