Bridging Gaps in Handoff Communication: A Comparative Evaluation of Information Organization Tools

Handoffs permeate the healthcare system at all levels, from the individual to the organizational level. A recent study estimated that approximately 1.6 million handoffs occur per year in a typical teaching hospital [1]. This number is likely to increase given the current ACGME (Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education) restrictions on resident work hours [2].

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