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The Importance of the Patient Handoff Report

Diversity Nursing

Nursing hand-off or shift reports are a critical component of safe patient care in all healthcare settings. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of patient handoff reports and how to improve your handoff to reduce patient harm.

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Head-to-Toe Assessments: A Checklist for Success

Nurse.com

Early warning signs noted by changes in your patient’s condition can be discovered, which can then lead to appropriate interventions. Head-to-toe assessments are an invaluable component to patient care. An assessment is not a one-time event but rather an ongoing process. Measure weight and height.