Mentored implementation of the i-pass handoff program in diverse clinical environments

Conclusions
The I-PASS Handoff program is associated with improved handoff communication in a variety of settings and provider types.

Figure 1Verbal Handoff Assessments: adherence to all 5 mnemonic elements.

Figure 2Written Handoff Assessments: adherence to all 5 mnemonic elements.

Figure 3Verbal Handoff Assessments: quality of patient summaries.

Figure 4Written Handoff Assessments: quality of patient summaries.

Figure 5Verbal Handoff Assessments: quality of contigency plans.

Figure 6Written Handoff Assessments: quality of contigency plans.

Figure 7Verbal Handoff Assessments: quality of synthesis by receiver.

Figure 8Provider-reported adverse event rate.

Source: BMJ Quality and Safety - November 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Starmer, A., O'Toole, J., Spector, N., West, D., Sectish, T., Schnipper, J., Srivastava, R., Goldstein, J., Campos, M.-L., Howell, E., Landrigan, C., SHM I-PASS Study Group Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research