Clinical handover tools
The data collection process revealed that a number of tools
were used during clinical handover. Table 3 provides a sum-
mary of these tools that include radio alert, telephone, re-
port form and whiteboard. Not all tools were used for each
handover. Tool utilisation was dependent on the patient
condition and individual personnel at the time of handover.
As identified in the table, a number of issues were evident
with the use of the tools.