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    • Perioperative Medicine
    • Healthcare Communication
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Effective communication during patient handoffs is critical for patient safety.
    • Transitions between the operating room (OR) and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) are high-risk periods for information loss.
    • Current handoff processes often lack standardization, leading to suboptimal information transfer.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of a structured handoff tool on perioperative communication.
    • To improve the quality and completeness of information exchanged during OR to PACU handoffs.
    • To assess changes in staff perception of handoff effectiveness.

    Main Methods:

    • A 25-item structured handoff tool was implemented at a quaternary care center.
    • Perioperative staff surveys were conducted before and after tool implementation.
    • OR to PACU handoffs were observed to assess structured criteria adherence and information content.

    Main Results:

    • Nursing staff reported improved perception of time spent and information discussed.
    • Anesthesia staff reported enhanced personal communication, handoff effectiveness, and information quantity.
    • Observed handoffs showed an increase in discussed patient information and a rise in complete/near-complete handoffs from 40% to 74%.

    Conclusions:

    • A structured handoff tool significantly improved the amount of essential information conveyed during OR to PACU transitions.
    • Implementation of the tool led to enhanced staff perception of handoff quality and effectiveness.
    • Standardized handoff tools are valuable for optimizing perioperative communication and patient care.