WE3.13 Friday Handover Flow

Abstract Aims Handover between teams is a requirement colleagues to ensure patient safety. An electronic weekend handover Friday noon with the whole surgical team was implemented in 2017. This second cycle close loop. Methods The implementation of ‘Careflow’ software had all been initiated 2017 modernise from paper e-handover. Anonymised questionnaires were sent doctors 6 months following initial intervention. additional intervention afternoon prior started this. For similar questionnaire distributed observe whether changes have sustained and impacts beneficial. Results From first 97% felt e-handover better than handover. Comparing cycles; vs 80% reported adequate time, 57.1reported incorporated into working day, 42% 97.2% usually consultant led, 41% 48.6% aware RCS guidelines 81% 85.7% ‘Caredlow’ as having positive impact. Overall 91.1% staff more 60% satisfied midday handover, 100% wanted practice continue. Conclusions A prioritised dedicated room, time senior presence are required for an effective To improve continuity care, system positive, tool. In addition enables modern NHS provide best safest our patients.