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Enhancement of a Standardized Handoff Tool With Automated Key Elements in Oncology Practice to Improve Patient,
1Angela Chan.
Background:
The traditional handoff used at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center was not sensitive to the oncology population, as it was not standardized, lacked automated key elements from electronic health records, and required manual data entry.
Objectives:
This project aimed to implement an enhanced automated handoff tool to improve a nonautomated handoff tool used since 2011.
Methods:
This quality improvement project incorporated pre- and post-test methodology, educational presentations to licensed independent practitioners, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle model.
Findings:
The implementation of a new automated handoff tool with inclusion of key elements resulted in increased adherence among licensed independent practitioners. The pre- and postimplementation survey results indicated that licensed independent practitioners experienced increased satisfaction with the modified handoff tool.
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