Quality of handover in the post-anaesthetic care unit

A clinical audit evaluating postoperative handover quality in a paediatric post-anaesthetic care unit, identifying major communication gaps and supporting structured checklists to improve patient safety.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To improve understanding of effective postoperative handover practices and the role of structured communication in enhancing patient safety in paediatric perioperative care.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The key elements of a safe and effective PACU handover.
2. Common communication gaps that may compromise patient safety.
3. How structured handover checklists can improve information transfer and continuity of care.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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