Training and assessment of competency in the transfer of critically ill patients

Cosgrove, Juliette; Kilner, Andrew J.; Batchelor, Anna; Clarke, Florence M.; Bonner, Stephen; Mensah, J.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2005.04163.x

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“…Although local training initiatives have been described [ 74 , 75 ], intensive care societies have not implemented national training programmes. However, they all agree on the importance of specific transfer training for the transport team [ 14 , 15 , 56 , 58 , 76 , 77 ].…”

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Transferring the critically ill patient: are we there yet?

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During the past few decades the numbers of ICUs and beds has increased significantly, but so too has the demand for intensive care. Currently large, and increasing, numbers of critically ill patients require transfer between critical care units. Inter-unit transfer poses significant risks to critically ill patients, particularly those requiring multiple organ support. While the safety and quality of inter-unit and hospital transfers appear to have improved over the years, the effectiveness of specific measures to improve safety have not been confirmed by randomized controlled trials. It is generally accepted that critically ill patients should be transferred by specialized retrieval teams, but the composition, training and assessment of these teams is still a matter of debate. Since it is likely that the numbers and complexity of these transfers will increase in the near future, further studies are warranted.

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Section: Trainingmentioning

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“…Seven studies utilized simulation skills to teach handover. 21 , 22 , 23 , 30 , 32 Simulation included a wide variety of methods ranging from role-playing to a re-created step-down unit with a simulated patient. 23 Seven studies utilized observed handover, either in person or with video-tape review.…”

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“… 23 Seven studies utilized observed handover, either in person or with video-tape review. 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 26 , 30 , 32 Commonly this was done in conjunction with a simulation-training model. For example, Berkenstadt et al used a simulation based communication workshop in a critical care setting to assess handover among nurses.…”

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A systematic review of educational resources for teaching patient handover skills to residents

Masterson

Gill²,

Turner³

et al. 2013

Can. Med. Ed. J

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Background: As physicians reduce their work hours, transfer of patient care becomes more common; this is a time of heightened risk to patients. Training in patient handover skills may reduce this risk. The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature regarding education models available to teach handovers skills to healthcare professionals. Methods: A systematic review was conducted to identify published educational resources on patient handover skills. Two investigators independently reviewed publications for inclusion/exclusion. A third reviewer resolved any disagreement. Included papers contained an educational resource for teaching handover skills to any health profession in any patient population. Papers were rated on a previously described 4 point scale for quality. Results: 1746 papers were identified, of which twelve met the inclusion criteria These studies presented information on educational curricula, simulation technologies and didactic sessions. The most common educational method was simulation or role-playing, which is better received by learners than didactic sessions. Teaching handover practices makes residents feel more confident in their handover, and residents receiving adequate handover are more comfortable with their duties.Conclusions: Although data are limited, effective training models for handover skills have been described in the literature. Residents and other healthcare practitioners should receive training in handover to improve practitioner comfort and patient care.

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“…The 'Training for Transfer' course in North Yorkshire reports a consequent improved standard of transfers in the region. 12 Others have developed formal half-day training for new SHOs within their first three months. One department' s strategy has Audits been to develop their own 'in-house' training programme using standardised equipment, which proved successful in subsequent audit 13 On a national level the 'Safe Transfer and Retrieval' (STaR) course and various simulator courses are available.…”

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Are Trainees Equipped to Transfer Critically Ill Patients?

Cook

Allan

2008

Journal of the Intensive Care Society

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Transferring critically ill patients, whether intra- or inter-hospital, is an integral part of the daily working life of intensive care unit staff. It requires a multitude of skills, including thorough patient assessment, rigorous pre-transfer preparation, and constant vigilance throughout the transfer to ensure the safety of the patient. The development of these skills is a fundamental necessity for trainees in critical care. We investigated current critical care trainees' experience of patient transfer in one region in the UK, and assessed their views of their training in patient transfer. The results of our survey demonstrate some worrying conclusions about deficiencies in specific transfer training. We hope to encourage a discussion about the standards in transfer training which are needed and the best way to deliver such training.

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Training and assessment of competency in the transfer of critically ill patients

Cited by 9 publications

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Transferring the critically ill patient: are we there yet?

Transferring the critically ill patient: are we there yet?

A systematic review of educational resources for teaching patient handover skills to residents

Are Trainees Equipped to Transfer Critically Ill Patients?

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