The impact of standardised perioperative handover protocols. Issue 10 (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McFarlane, Ashley
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 28:Issue 10(2018)
• Page Start: 258
• Page End: 262
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: Handover -- Perioperative -- Communication -- Checklist -- Standardisation -- Patient safety -- Handover protocol; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/1750458918775555
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

The handover of the care of patients is acknowledged as a vulnerable period in the perioperative patient journey, and handovers given within the perioperative environment present the risk of potentially harmful errors occurring. These errors can result from poor communication and inaccurate information transfer, and may be avoided through the implementation of standardised protocols. This article presents an in depth literature review and discussion allowing for the examination of best practice in the delivery of a handover within the perioperative environment, drawing clear conclusions and presenting recommendations for best practice.