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Bedside shift-to-shift nursing report: implementation and outcomes.

Deby Evans¹, Julie Grunawalt, Donna McClish

¹University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

|December 19, 2012

Summary

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Bedside shift report implementation reduced nursing report times and enhanced nurse satisfaction, despite challenges with privacy and distractions.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Management
Patient Care

Background:

Traditional shift-to-shift nursing reports often occur off-unit.
This practice may limit patient involvement and information exchange.
Optimizing nursing communication is crucial for patient safety and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of relocating nursing shift report to the patient's bedside.
To assess changes in shift report duration and nursing staff satisfaction.
To identify challenges associated with implementing bedside shift reports.

Main Methods:

A nursing unit developed and implemented a bedside shift report protocol.
Data on shift report times and nursing satisfaction were collected and analyzed.
Challenges encountered during implementation were documented.

Main Results:

Bedside shift report led to a reduction in overall shift report times.
Nursing staff reported improved satisfaction following the implementation.
Key challenges included patient privacy concerns, environmental distractions, and integrating nursing technicians.

Conclusions:

Relocating nursing shift report to the bedside is feasible and beneficial.
This intervention effectively reduces report times and increases nursing satisfaction.
Addressing challenges related to privacy and distractions is essential for successful implementation.