Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCN
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Patient transfers from one area to another occur frequently within the inpatient healthcare environment. During transfers, nurses pass on information about patients to one another in a variety of ways. ⋯ The perspectives of both the nursing staff and patients/families illustrate concerns related to patient transfers. The most important aspect of the patient transfer is systematically communicating necessary information to the receiving nurse in such a way that patient safety is not compromised and continuity of care is enhanced.