Improving Communication and Effective Patient Handoffs

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There is no cost to participate. This on-demand course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. 

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Once you register for the course, you will have 30 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. The date your access expires will be indicated in the Course Summary box on this webpage.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

  1. State the importance of an effective patient handoff.
  2. Recall key components of an effective patient handoff communication process.
  3. List barriers to successful patient handoff communication in healthcare settings.
  4. Describe the methods of communication training among healthcare workers are most effective.
  5. Recognize the potential consequences of incomplete or inaccurate handoff communication.
  6. List common mnemonics utilized in healthcare settings during patient handoffs.

Speaker

Mara Anderson
Physician Assistant Student, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Faculty Advisor

Holland Taylor, MSPAS, PA-C
Department Chair and Program Director, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Ms. Taylor has reviewed the slides for completeness, clinical accuracy, and recommended action. 

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Recording date: June 2, 2025
Date of original release: June 2, 2025
Most recent review/update: June 2, 2025
Termination date: June 1, 2028

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 0.25 AOA Category 2­B
  • 0.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
06/02/2025
Course expires: 
06/01/2028
Cost:
$0.00

CE Credits

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Mara Anderson - Speaker
  • Holland Taylor, MSPAS, PA-C - Faculty Advisor and Content Reviewer
  • Nicole Bro, PA-C - Faculty Advisor

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.

Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 0.25 AOA Category 2­B
  • 0.25 CE Contact Hour(s)

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