BACKGROUND, OBSERVATIONS & PROPOSAL 1 Clinical Handover Communication and Transfer of Accountability. 2 Observations in Culture and Handover Communication in KGH ED 3 Observations in Transition coordination within KGH – the KGH Bed Meeting 5 Suggestions for prompt improvement in system coordination o Clarify PCC expectations/ supports at the bed meeting (balance safety & throughput) o Including Hospitalists in bed meeting planning 6 Training & Tools - Understanding the concept of Crew Resource Management (CRM) for Healthcare 7 Kelowna General Hospital Proposal : Conduct Crew Resource Management (CRM) - Team Communication Training
1-2 Days - Train the Trainer in CRM, Handover 3 Months – Ongoing team support and coaching to improve handover & transitions Participants: (Max 36) Group 1 (Two days) - PCCs / Charge RNs / Transition Nurses (TN) Group 2 (Half Day) - Hospitalists / MDs in COK Divisions of Family Practice + Group 1 Aims: 1. Improve handover communication (by 50%) during single patient transfers from ED to an inpatient ward @ KGH, from the perspective of the nurse receiving. (Pre/post survey) 2. Reduce the time interval ( by 50%) between the point when the ED is ready to transfer a patient & receiving unit is prepared to accept the patient. 8 Evaluation : 1. Handover IDRAW: Pre / post implementation survey of perceived quality of handover communication (receiver) http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/wrae-hill/handover-at-patient-transfer-ed-to-ward/ 9 Appendices 1. Handover FAQ – Virginia 33-35 2. Nurse – nurse IDRAW transfer summary 36 3. Ticket to Ride – Oregon 37-38 4. Role def’n– PCC, Shift Supervisor , Transition nurse , Shift supervisor (Virginia) 39 5. IHI Improving Transitions in Care – Seminar Agenda Cambridge MA 2012 40-45