Which scenarios contribute to effective handoff communication at change of shift? (Select all that apply.)
A) The nephrology consultant physician is making rounds and asks you for an update on the patient's status and to assist in placing a central line for hemodialysis.
B) The noise level is high because twice as many staff members are present and everyone is giving report in the nurses' station.
C) The unit has decided to use a standardized checklist/tool for change-of-shift reports and patient transfers.
D) You and the oncoming nurse conduct a standardized report at the patient's bedside and review key assessment findings.
E) The off-going nurse is giving the patient medications at the same time as giving handoff report to the oncoming nurse.

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A reporting tool and bedside report improve handoff communication by ensuring standardized communication and review of assessment findings.Conducting report at the bedside also reduces noise that commonly occurs at the nurses' station during a change of shift.The nephrologist has created an interruption that can impede handoff with the next nurse.Likewise,noise in the nurses' station can cause distractions that can impair concentration and listening.Giving medications at the same time as handoff report could lead to serious errors both in medication administration and in the report itself.

Which Scenarios Contribute to Effective Handoff Communication at Change of Shift