A Correlational Study of the Handoff Communication Process as a Result of Variation in Staffing Levels
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The patient handoff is an intricate process that takes on many forms within the healthcare domain. One incredibly common, yet complex handoff is that from the Emergency Department (ED) to the respective floor unit for the extended care of a patient upon hospital admission. While the specifics of the protocol for this process vary between institutions, the importance of a successful handoff for patient safety is universal. This study will examine the effects of the variation in staffing levels on the effectiveness of communication handoff process.
Source: TigerPrints (Clemson University)
Author: Rebecca Leigh Cook
Institution: Clemson University
Language: English
Subfield: Leadership and Management
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W746108558