Tag Archives: handoff

Best Time To Get Sick? Never!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by DR MERL Reviews

Resident Transition: Chances are, many of us have heard of the saying, “Don’t get sick in July,” which refers to the perceived and possibly real association between the start of a new academic year and worse patient outcomes in teaching … Continue reading →

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Mnemonic Device Mitigates Medical Errors

Posted on December 2, 2014 by DR MERL Reviews

    A recent, multi-institutional study evaluated changes in medical errors at nine pediatric residency training programs after implementation of a robust handoff training curriculum.  The intervention included seven different elements focused on resident and faculty education centered on the I-PASS … Continue reading →

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Verbal And Electronic Signouts May Improve Patient Handoffs

Posted on August 1, 2013 by DR MERL Reviews

Authors report the results of a before/after study where a face-to-face verbal sign out was implemented along with a change in the electronic sign out template that included cues for appropriate content. The authors found improved resident satisfaction in the … Continue reading →

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10-12 Evaluations Are Needed To Reliably Assess Handoff Skills

Posted on August 1, 2013 by DR MERL Reviews

Authors report the feasibility and psychometric properties of a new instrument to assess handoff skills using an iPAD app. The assessment tool was developed based on review of published instruments and recommended best practices. The results of this pilot study … Continue reading →

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Medical Students Are Participating In Handoffs, Too.

Posted on August 1, 2013 by DR MERL Reviews

Authors report results of a survey regarding medical students’ experience with handoffs during their third year clerkships (79% response rate). Overall, 58% of students reported participating in handoffs, such as updating a written signout. Of note, 98% reported witnessing an … Continue reading →

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