Communication

in triage priority 1 would be considered …

May survive if life saving measures are applied

in triage priority 2 would be considered …

Likely to survive if care is given within hours

in triage priority 3 would be considered … (EDIT)

Will survive without care

define Structured Handoffs

Implement a formal process for patient handoffs during shift changes

Comprehensive Medical Records

Document all physical exam findings and client communications using a structured format

Structured Handoffs aka

Hospital Rounds

define Medical errors

Mistakes in dosing, treatment, or invoicing can be a costly indication that your team is not communicating.

Incomplete tasks

Unfinished duties or half-hearted actions may suggest poorly outlined job descriptions

what causes poor communication

1. Medical errors

2. Incomplete tasks

3. Slow or insufficient progress toward goals

4. Gossip

5. Complaining

6. Blaming others

define I-PASS

exchange includes standard patient information, as well as a contingency plan to eliminate confusion or decision-making, and concludes with the receiver repeating the information in their own words, and asking any questions

what does I-PASS stand for (5)

1. I = Illness severity

2. P = Patient summary

3. A = Action list

4. S = Situation awareness and contingency planning

5. S = Synthesis by the receiver