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Here is some sample content from “Hand-Off” Communication:

	POLICY: Hand-off communication will take place whenever there is a change in the patient's/ client's/resident's caregivers. Caregivers include all clinical staff and physicians. Hand-off communication shall include: Accurate patient/client/resident information regarding care, treatment and services Patient's/client's/resident's current condition and diagnosis Recent or anticipated changes in the patient's/client's/resident's condition What to watch for in the next interval of care All information will be presented in a clear, concise manner. Healthcare professionals shall be allotted...
Second excerpt:
	...quiet area to give a verbal report hand-off communication to ensure accurate, clear and concise information is given with a minimum of interruptions. Caregivers will give each other the opportunity to ask questions, answer questions and read-back or repeat-back information, as needed. Information provided during hand-off communications will include at a minimum this information will be discipline-specific: Patient's/client's/resident's name and location Patient's physician Date of...