Editor's Note
Use of a standardized, electronic nursing handoff communication process resulted in decreased boarding time in the emergency department (ED) and increased bed flow efficiency, this study finds.
Before implementation of the electronic nursing handoff process, the average ready to move-to-occupied time was 83.6 minutes. This decreased to 49 minutes at 3 weeks after implementation and 47 minutes at 10 months.
The handoff communication process comprised a standardized electronic situation, background, assessment, and recommendation (eSBAR) format.
Read More >>The poster presentations at the 2024 OR Manager Conference showcased…
Takeaways • HR dashboards facilitate tracking key performance indicators related…
Health systems are fundamentally capital intensive. They are regulated; depend…