A 45-Year-Old Man Suffers Multiple Injuries in a Motor Vehicle

question 46

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old man suffers multiple injuries in a motor vehicle accident.  He undergoes several surgeries and has a long stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) complicated by hospital-acquired pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and deep venous thrombosis.  After 30 days in the ICU, he is deemed ready to be transferred to the general medical ward.  Which of the following is the most important aspect of patient handoff from the ICU team to medical team?

• A)Avoiding handoff redundancy
• B)Detailing the surgical procedures
• C)Limiting verbal communications
• D)Listing anticipated problems
• E)Tailoring handoff to care team