3. “Hand‐off” between nursing staff of 9N, 9S, and SICU
Issues to be addressed:
Currently, there is a standardized, approved process is in place to direct the flow of
information between nursing staff concerning patients transferring between 9N, 9S, and SICU. The
use of this tool is inconsistent and was developed as part of a UHC initiative for improvement.
Goals:
• To improve use of the “hand‐off” tool between nursing staff of 9N, 9S, and SICU
• To develop the tool so that there is little redundancy at the time of the “hand‐off”
• To develop the tool so that there is minimal difference from the design of the other tools
This collaborative initiative has currently created a draft document attached:
• Attachment #8
Initiative team leaders:
a. Michael Daly, SICU Manager
b. Ashley Davis, SICU Assistant Manager
c. Jay Morrison, CQI