Introduction Transitions of care represent a major source of medical errors, patient morbidity/mortality, and increased healthcare waste. 2018 CLER report indicated largely unfavorable responses toward handoffs and care transitions for perioperative services and neurointensive care. Use of the IPASS handoff tool is associated with up to 30% reduction in adverse events and 23% reduction in medical errors. Implementation of IPASS for postoperative handoffs in the SICU resulted in improved organization, safety, and communication.https://jdc.jefferson.edu/patientsafetyposters/1146/thumbnail.jp
