Handovers

Situation

Diagnosis

Why are they in hospital?

Background

Treatment

Any relevant past medical history?

Assessment

NEWS

Are they continent?

Do they have a Urinary Catheter?

Do they have a Colostomy/Illeostomy?

Do they have a PEG/RIG/NG are they self caring with this?

Do they have a cannula – What day was it inserted?

Do they have a CVAD?

Recommendation

Do they require assistance with ADLs/Mobility?

Are they on IV medication IV fluid? Are they on a Fluid Balance Chart?

Any other current care needs?

Referrals to the Multi disciplinary team

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Dietician
• HOPS – Haematology Old Peoples Service

Situation

What is happening right now?

Background

Diagnosis

Treatment

Any relevant past medical history?

Assessment

Observations and NEWs score

What do you think is wrong with the patient?

Recommendation

What actions have you taken e.g., bloods, cannulation, oxygen, ECG