One practical step
CaregivingCreate a care handover note
Hand over essential tasks while respecting privacy.
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Done when
The note contains necessary information and access is limited to agreed people.
Hand over essential tasks while respecting privacy.
Who this is for
For shared care; obtain permission before sharing information.
Why this matters
The next carer can see what is done and what needs follow-up.
How to do it
An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.
- Agree with the person who may see which information.
- Add fields for task, time, person responsible and questions for the clinician.
- Try one handover and fix information the next carer cannot find.
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