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¹Helicopter Emergency Medicine Service, Bart's and The London NHS Trust, London, UK.

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|July 10, 2013

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A novel multiprofessional handover (MPH) model in the Emergency Department (ED) was found effective. This structure enhances patient safety, information transfer, and team collaboration, improving overall operational processes.

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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Healthcare Management
Patient Safety

Background:

Emergency department (ED) handovers present unique complexities due to unpredictable patient flow, acuity variations, time constraints, and undiagnosed conditions.
A novel multiprofessional handover (MPH) model was implemented to address these challenges, fostering inter-professional communication and learning.
The study evaluated the effectiveness of this new morning handover structure at a busy London teaching hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effectiveness and usefulness of a new multiprofessional handover (MPH) structure in the Emergency Department (ED).
To determine if the MPH model ensures safe, relevant, and accurate patient handovers.
To assess staff perceptions of the new handover process.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire was administered to all 75 staff members attending the multiprofessional handover (MPH) over a one-week period, one year after its implementation.
The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the MPH within the Emergency Department (ED) setting.
Data was collected from all participants who completed the survey.

Main Results:

All 75 staff members completed the questionnaire, reporting the MPH as a useful update on departmental and trust-wide issues.
A majority of staff (67 members) agreed that the MPH provided sufficient patient care information.
The results indicated strong support for the new MPH structure, suggesting its effectiveness in the ED.

Conclusions:

The unique morning handover structure enhances patient safety and ensures appropriate transfer of information and responsibility in the ED.
The MPH model promotes multiprofessional learning, encourages teamwork, and improves operational processes within the Emergency Department.
This innovative approach contributes to better patient care and departmental efficiency.