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Improving handoffs in the emergency department.

Cheung DS, Kelly JJ, Beach C, et al. Improving handoffs in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. 2010;55(2):171-80. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2009.07.016.

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July 13, 2010
Cheung DS, Kelly JJ, Beach C, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2010;55(2):171-80.
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Reviewing the conceptual framework for handoffs in emergency departments, this article analyzes obstacles and potential errors, discusses models for effective patient transitions, and provides strategies for enhancing handoffs and measuring outcomes.

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Cheung DS, Kelly JJ, Beach C, et al. Improving handoffs in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. 2010;55(2):171-80. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2009.07.016.