Electronic handover system
Description:
The Electronic handover system replaced handovers that were manually typed-up as Word documents, and which were not visible to different departments. Less errors are made, and time is saved due to the automation of patient data management.
Barriers:
Staff confidence or willingness to adopt and learn a new system
Enablers:
'How-to' videos and supportive documentation have been made available to guide staff in using the technology.
Outcomes for patient:
Improved management and integration of patient data; reduced errors in patient documentation.
Organisations:
- NHS/HSC Acute Trust
Units/Services:
- Hospital Trusts & Agencies (e.g. Acute Trust)
- Paediatrics
- Specialties (e.g. Gastroenterology, Chemotherapy, Mental health)
Technologies: