Date of Graduation
Fall 12-13-2024
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program
MSN project
Abstract
Implementation of a Quality Improvement (QI) project to help improve staff communication between shifts at an Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Unit was determined to be of immense need. This unit is part of a large acute medical hospital. Currently, the end of shift report consists of a verbal report along with a robust printed end of shift report consisting of shift related information. This printed end of shift report can have as many as seven to nine pages thus causing information overload and decreases prioritized patient information. Furthermore, missed information or too much information can be provided in the verbal shift report. End of shift report serves a purpose to increase situational awareness for frontline clinical care staff. However, current practice uses only a verbal shift report and an extensive printed shift report.
Recommended Citation
Villanueva, Catherine, "Implementation of a Daily Engagement System Board (DESB) to Improve Hospital Staff Communication" (2024). Master's Projects and Capstones. 1778.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/1778
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