Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Study Intervention: HANDS Method

• All RNs on all study units were required to:
  • Complete HANDS training protocol (7-8 hours)
  • Demonstrate competency in use of HANDS before go-live
  • Enter an admission or update plan of care on each of ones patients into HANDS (electronic tool ) at every handoff
  • Use the plan to structure "report/handoff" communication (SHARE)