Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- The following manual or electronic documents:
- 24 Hourly report book
- Patient’s folders
- Patient observation charts
- Ward state
- Nurse’s changes book 6. Other relevant documents (based on facility protocol)
STEPS #
- Greet the nurses on duty
- Ask for oral information on major happenings on the ward from the outgoing nurse
- Read reports
- Enquire about sensitive information on patients at the nurse’s station
- Take over ward from bed to bed verifying the state of all patients
- Establish rapport with patients during taking over, ask about their concerns and general health
- Confirm information about the patients on charts and notes provide
- Check with outgoing nurse if gadgets on patients are functioning e.g. cardiac monitor, oxygen flow metre etc.
- Check on any drainage tubes if they are draining well and record the amount if necessary e.g. intravenous line, catheter, NG tubes etc.
- Conduct inspection of ward with the outgoing nurse and note defective equipment
- Ensure resources needed for work are available and adequate and takes over controlled medication
- Counter-signs written ward report
- Note important issues and document
- Congratulate out-going nurse