Standardizing Postoperative Handoffs Using the Evidence-Based IPASS Framework Improves Handoff Communication for Postoperative Neurosurgical Patients in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit

Aims for Improvement Within one year of initiation of the process improvement plan, we wanted to improve: Direct communication of airway and hemodynamic concerns Direct communication of operative events, complications, and perioperative management goals. Attendance at postoperative handoffs Confirmation of information by receiving teams Staff perceptions of handoff efficacy and teamwork