AdvocacyThroughLegislation_REdgil_11292020.docx Advocacy Through Legislation: Ambulance

AdvocacyThroughLegislation_REdgil_11292020.docx    Advocacy Through Legislation: Ambulance to Emergency Staff Handover  Grand Canyon University: NRS-440VN    Advocacy Through Legislation  Identify a problem or concern in your state, community, or organization that has the capacity to beadvocated through legislation. Research the issue andcomplete the sections below. For each topic that requires the listing of criteria, a minimum of two criteria should be identified and discussed. Add more rows as is appropriate for the topic/proposal.  Problem  In no more than 250 words, describe the problem, who is affected, and the current ramifications. Explain the consequences if the issue continues.  The handover process can be described as a time of clinical handover of patient information and a transfer of responsibilities from one healthcare provider to another (Rethinking the hand-over process, 2015). Handover of patients from ambulance staff to emergency room staff is a critical time in a patients medical treatment journey. When handover is not relayed in a methodical, organized fashion, important information can be lost or miscommunicated. This can lead to missed or repeated treatments and a decrease in patient satisfaction. Lack of proper communication during handover can create a domino effect of uncertainty and insecurity for all those involved in the encounter (Rethinking the hand-over process, 2015). Handover of the patient should be factual, non-biased, and involve the patient so vital elements are not missed during this v