Effect of standardized EHR-integrated handoff report on intraoperative communication outcomes.
Joanna AbrahamChristopher Ryan KingLavanya PedamalluMallory LightBernadette HenrichsPublished in: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA (2024)
A standardized EHR-integrated handoff report ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of intraoperative handoffs with its structured, consistent format that-promotes up-to-date and pertinent intraoperative information transfer; reduces opportunities for errors; and streamlines verbal communication. Handoff standardization can promote safe and high-quality intraoperative care.