During a patient transport, the registered nurse receives a handoff report from the referring hospital. Which of the following pieces of information is most essential to include in the handoff report to the receiving provider at the destination facility?
Current medical status update, including recent treatments and vital signs.
Pre-existing medical conditions and past medical history.
In a handoff report, using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) method ensures that critical information about the patient's condition, recent treatments, and ongoing care needs are communicated clearly. The patient's current medical status update informs the receiving provider of any recent changes in condition or treatments, which is crucial for planning continued care. Pre-existing medical conditions are also important but are part of the 'Background' and not as critical in immediate handoff. Contact information for the referring provider is useful but less crucial in the direct care handoff.
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General Principles of Flight Transport Nursing Practice
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