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Study Intervention:
HANDS Method
- All RNs on all study units were required to:
- Complete HANDS training protocol (7-8 hours)
- Demonstrate competency in use of HANDS before go-live
- Enter an admission or update plan of care on each of ones patients into HANDS (electronic tool ) at every handoff
- Use the plan to structure "report/handoff" communication (SHARE)
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