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Background/Objectives:

  • The Joint Commission has linked communication failure as a root cause for a majority of sentinel events.
  • The “I-PASS” system is a hand-off mnemonic that has been shown to decrease medical errors, prevent adverse events, and improve communication.
  • Multiple Jefferson residency programs have adopted I-PASS training over the last year to standardize sign-outs between treatment teams and departments.
  • Radiology residents also participate in hand-offs with other departments, especially in cases of adverse patient reactions that occur within radiology (ie: allergic reaction, seizure, contrast extravasation). In addition, radiology residents also participate in hand offs between daytime and overnight teams, including sign out of pertinent protocols, studies, and clinician communications.
  • The aim of this study was to assess the adaptability of I-PASS training to the needs of a diagnostic radiology residency program.

Publication Date

6-7-2018

City

Philadelphia

Keywords

I-PASS, radiology, handoffs

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Radiology

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Presented at the 2018 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference

Adaptation of a Standardized Handoff System for a Radiology Residency Program

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