Standardized Handoff Tools in Healthcare Collaboration

The chapter delves into the collaboration between MHC and Epic to develop a customizable standardized handoff tool for healthcare settings, showcasing how it improved handoffs and patient outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of cultural change and staff buy-in for successful implementation, as well as the positive impact of checklists on building a culture of thoroughness and patient safety. The chapter also explores future advancements in perioperative handoffs, such as leveraging artificial intelligence and creating implementation toolkits for institutions.