Table 2: Responses of the Anesthesia Department (N=25) and the PACU Department (N=17)
Question and Response Agree Neutral Disagree_________
N (%) N (%) N (%) ____
The use of a standardized handoff form has decreased the amount of communication errors during patient handoff between anesthesia and postoperative care providers
Anesthesia 21 (84%) 4 (16%) 0
PACU RN 12 (71%) 5 (29%) 0
The use of a standardized handoff form has decreased interruptions during the handoff report.
Anesthesia 14 (56%) 9 (36%) 2 (8%)
PACU RN 8 (47%) 7 (41%) 2 (12%)
The use of a standardized handoff form has increased handoff efficiency between anesthesia and postoperative care providers.
Anesthesia 20 (80%) 5 (20%) 0
PACU RN 16 (94%) 0 1 (6%)
Implementing the use of a standardized handoff form has improved the efficiency and clarity of communication in our department
Anesthesia 21 (84%) 4 (16%) 0
PACU RN 16 (94%) 1 (6%) 0
The use of a standardized handoff form has decreased the omission of pertinent patient information during handoff report
Anesthesia 21 (84%) 4 (16%) 0
PACU RN 10 (59%) 6 (35%) 1 (6%)
I feel that the new handoff format between providers is standardized, consistent, and complete.
Anesthesia 20 (80%) 5 (20%) 0
PACU RN 14 (82%) 3 (18%) 0
I am usually satisfied with the OR to PACU handoff report.
Anesthesia 21 (84%) 4 (16%) 0
PACU RN 15 (88%) 1 (6%) 1 (6%)
I am satisfied with handoff communication in our department since the implementation of a standardized handoff form.
Anesthesia 21 (84%) 3 (12%) 1 (4%)
PACU RN (n=16) 11 (65%) 4 (24%) 1 (6%)______________
PACU RN = post-anesthesia care unit registered nurse