Which of the following pieces of information should be included in a hand-off to ensure patient safety? (Select all that apply.)
a. Code status
b. Recent changes in patient condition
c. Age
d. Family visitation
e. Use of oxygen
A, B, E
It is important to include information on a patient's background, assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions (including the patient's response), family information, discharge plans, and current priorities when handing off your patient to another unit or area. However, only code status, re-cent changes in patient condition, and use of oxygen directly impact patient safety.
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