Effect of standardized EHR-integrated handoff report on intraoperative communication outcomes

Author:

Abraham Joanna12ORCID,King Christopher R1ORCID,Pedamallu Lavanya1,Light Mallory3,Henrichs Bernadette13

Affiliation:

1. Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine , St Louis, MO 63110, United States

2. Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine , St Louis, MO 63110, United States

3. Goldfarb School of Nursing, Barnes-Jewish College , St Louis, MO 63110, United States

Abstract

Abstract Objectives We evaluated the effectiveness and implementability of a standardized EHR-integrated handoff report to support intraoperative handoffs. Materials and Methods A pre-post intervention study was used to compare the quality of intraoperative handoffs supported by unstructured notes (pre) to structured, standardized EHR-integrated handoff reports (post). Participants included anesthesia clinicians involved in intraoperative handoffs. A mixed-method approach was followed, supported by general observations, shadowing, surveys, and interviews. Results One hundred and fifty-one intraoperative permanent handoffs (78 pre, 73 post) were included. One hundred percent of participants in the post-intervention cohort utilized the report. Compared to unstructured, structured handoffs using the EHR-integrated handoff report led to: (1) significant increase in the transfer of information about airway management (55%-78%, P < .001), intraoperative course (63%-86%, P < .001), and potential concerns (64%-88%, P < .001); (2) significant improvement in clinician satisfaction scores, with regards to information clarity and succinctness (4.5-4.7, P = .002), information transfer (3.8-4.2, P = .011), and opportunities for fewer errors reported by senders (3.3-2.5, P < .001) and receivers (3.2-2.4, P < .001); and (3) significant decrease in handoff duration (326.2-262.3 s, P = .016). Clinicians found the report implementation highly acceptable, appropriate, and feasible but noted a few areas for improvement to enhance its usability and integration within the intraoperative workflow. Discussion and Conclusion A standardized EHR-integrated handoff report ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of intraoperative handoffs with its structured, consistent format that—promotes up-to-date and pertinent intraoperative information transfer; reduces opportunities for errors; and streamlines verbal communication. Handoff standardization can promote safe and high-quality intraoperative care.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

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