A nurse began working at a local hospital and learned that the hospital had just instituted a "hand-off" protocol.What will the nurse be doing?
A) Performing transfer reports
B) Completing IV fluid flow sheets
C) Using standardized care plans
D) Reviewing laboratory reports

Question

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Examples of hand-off reports include change-of-shift reports and transfer reports.A hand-off report occurs any time one health care provider transfers care of a patient to another health care provider.The purpose of hand-off reports is to provide better continuity and individualized care for patients.Flow sheets are part of the permanent health record and provide a quick and easy reference for assessing changes in a patient's status.Standardized care plans,based on institution standards of nursing practice,are preprinted established guidelines of care for patients with similar health problems.The laboratory submits a written report providing the results of diagnostic tests.

A Nurse Began Working at a Local Hospital and Learned