A standardized handoff can prevent inconsistent and inaccurate discharge summaries, a new study says. Transition of patients from hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) often results in ...

Many hands go into the care and recovery of patients. It’s not unusual for patients, depending on their health status, to be transferred among multiple units, such as the trauma center, the ICU or ...

A new study, published in BMJ Quality & Safety, examined the impact of the I-PASS Nursing Handoff Bundle on nursing workflow and communication. The I-PASS Nursing Handoff Bundle intervention includes ...

The nursing profession today is faced with a rising demand for care for an aging Baby Boomer population while simultaneously experiencing shortages related to a lack of educators, workforce geographic ...