An electronic checklist improves transfer and retention of critical information at intraoperative handoff of care.

Aalok Agarwala V; Paul G. Firth; Meredith A. Albrecht; Lisa Warren; Guido Musch

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An electronic checklist improves transfer and retention of critical information at intraoperative handoff of care.

July 1, 2016

Agarwala A, Firth PG, Albrecht MA, et al. Anesth Analg. 2015;120(1):96-104.

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In this before-and-after study, implementation of a checklist to improve handoffs between anesthesiologists led to better information transfer and enhanced provider satisfaction. These findings echo prior studies of structured handoff communication.

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