A Passagem de Plantão à Beira do Leito na Enfermagem: Comunicação, Segurança do Paciente e Continuidade do Cuidado

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.493162606013

• Palavras-chave: Passagem de plantão, segurança do paciente, comunicação eficaz, continuidade do cuidado.

• Keywords: Handoff, patient safety, effective communication, continuity of care.

• Abstract: The effective communication and continuity of care are essential elements for patient safety in the nursing context. This chapter discusses bedside handoff as a practice aimed at improving information transfer among healthcare teams, promoting patient safety and care humanization. Bedside handoff, conducted directly with the patient, allows for verification of clinical data and invasive devices, reducing care errors and strengthening teamwork. Active participation of patients and their families is also emphasized, promoting transparency and shared responsibility. The chapter also highlights the contributions of this practice to patient safety, such as preventing adverse events and early risk identification. Furthermore, the study explores challenges in implementing bedside handoff, including resistance from professionals and time limitations, and proposes strategies to overcome these barriers, such as the development of protocols and ongoing education programs. It concludes that this practice is a fundamental strategy to ensure care quality, strengthen communication, and foster a safer and more humanized healthcare environment.