During a meeting with nurse managers, the risk manager for the hospital says, "Approximately 60% of our patient care errors can be directly attributed to poor handoffs." What situation should the nurse managers address to improve these statistic
1. One person per shift should be responsible for receiving medications that are delivered from the pharmacy.
2. The staff should work on clarity of information communicated when a patient is transferred from one care setting to another.
3. More care should be taken in interpreting physician orders.
4. The nursing staff must complete admission history and physicals in a timelier manner.
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Explanation: 1. Handoffs do not refer to delivery of medication from pharmacy.
2. Handoffs occur when a patient is transferred from one care setting to another. Communication is essential at these times.
3. Handoffs are not associated with physician orders.
4. Handoffs are not associated with admission H&Ps.
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