Just another initiative? Did you run track in high school or college? If so, there is a chance you were in a relay. Relays required skill not just in running but also in the method of transferring the next leg of the race to a teammate. You learned to pass the baton. If you dropped the baton the consequences were obvious and immediate. Handoffs have become another initiative in hospitals. Taking a cue from sports, hospitals and professional organizations are launching handoff strategies in various clinical areas. Just as an athlete transfers responsibility for the next leg of the race when … [Read more...]