OR nurse cannot ensure accurate patient handoff because no standardized communication tool exists to document what happened during their absence or facilitate complete reporting between shifts.

Workarounds Described

• Nurse relies on verbal handoff from relief who may not provide complete report
• No documented record of what happened during absence; nurse has to apologize to PACU for missing information

Implied Software Gaps

• A mobile app with structured handoff templates that automatically capture real-time updates and allow the incoming nurse to review missed details
• A secure communication tool to document and share patient status with PACU to avoid miscommunication

HandoffHub

A mobile app that streamlines OR handoffs by providing a structured, real-time template for nurses to document procedure status, supplies used, and pending tasks. It ensures outgoing staff can seamlessly transfer complete information to the incoming nurse, even if they missed part of the case. The app integrates with existing EHR systems to pull patient data and allows secure team communication.