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Selected Works of Joseph R. Keebler
Article
Handoff Effectiveness Research in Perioperative Environments (Hero) Design Studio: A Conference Report
The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (2023)
  • Joseph R. Keebler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus
  • Jamie L. Sparling, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Dan France, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Joanna Abraham, Washington University in St. Louis
  • Matthew B. Weinger, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Philip E. Greilich, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • et al.
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Abstract
Ineffective perioperative handoffs can introduce vulnerabilities in patient safety for multiple reasons, including the potential for incomplete or inaccurate transfer of information, conflicting mental models, and misunderstandings of responsibility and accountability for patient care.1 Handoffs are complex sociotechnical procedures that require coordination between clinicians and may be challenged by distractions, cognitive overload, and poor team dynamics.2 Perioperative handoffs are unique in that they represent a series of care transfers over a short period of time and may occur in a number of different patient care locations, including pre-operative holding areas, post-anesthesia care units (PACUs), ICUs, and inpatient wards.
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Publication Date
February 15, 2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjq.2023.02.004
Citation Information
Joseph R. Keebler, Jamie L. Sparling, Dan France, Joanna Abraham, et al.. "Handoff Effectiveness Research in Perioperative Environments (Hero) Design Studio: A Conference Report" The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (2023)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joseph_r_keebler/165/