bedside shift report. You can also invite a family member or friend to take part with you. Nurse bedside shift report happens every day at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. et us know if you have any !uestions. "e are partners in your care. Nurse #edside $hift %eport "hat is it& 'ow can you (et involved& #ein( a partner in your care helps you (et the best care possible here at University of Colorado Hospital. )akin( part in nurse bedside shift report is one way you can be a partner. )his brochure e*plains what nurse bedside shift report is and how you can (et involved. "hat is nurse bedside shift report& Nurse shift chan(es occur when nurses who are (oin( off duty share information about your care with nurses comin( on duty. At +niversity of ,olorado 'ospital- we want you to be involved in shift chan(es to make sure you (et hi(h.!uality care. #ein( part of the bedside report (ives you a chance to meet the nurse takin( over your care- ask !uestions and share important information with your nurses. Nurse bedside shift report does not replace the conversations you have with your doctor. You can invite a family member or friend to be part of the nurse bedside shift report. "e will only talk about your health with others when you say it is okay with you. "hen is nurse bedside shift report& Nurse bedside shift report happens every day between 7:00 a.m. and 7 and 7:/0 p.m. 0t usually lasts 1 minutes. "hat should 0 e*pect& 2urin( nurse bedside shift report- the nurses (oin( off and comin( on duty will: 0ntroduce themselves to you and anyone with you. )he nurse comin( on duty will write his or her name and phone number on the white board in your room. 0nvite you to take part in the nurse bedside shift report. You should decide who else can take part with you. )alk with you about your health- includin( the reason you are in the hospital and what is (oin( on with your care. )he nurses will look at your medical chart. ,heck the medicines you are takin(. )he nurses will look at your 03s- in4uries- and banda(es. )hey will also follow up on any tests that were done or lab work that was ordered. Ask you what could have (one better durin( the last shift and what you hope to do durin( the ne*t shift. 5or e*ample- you may want to (et out of bed or 4ust sleep. )he nurse will try to help you meet this (oal. 6ncoura(e you to ask !uestions and share your concerns. 0f needed- the nurse comin( on duty may come back after the bedside shift report to spend more time discussin( your concerns. "hat should 0 do& isten. You are an important part of the health care team. "e want to make sure you have complete and timely information about your care. $peak up. 0f you have !uestions or concerns- nurse bedside shift report is the perfect time to raise them. Ask !uestions if somethin( is confusin(. 0f the nurses use any words or share any information you don7t understand- feel free to ask them to e*plain it. 'ere at University of Colorado Hospital, we want to make sure that you (et the best care possible. 0f you have any concerns about the !uality or safety of your care durin( your hospital stay- please let your nurse or doctor know. 0f you are still concerned- call our Patient %epresentative at 88888888888888888. 0f nurse bedside shift report does not happen- call the nurse mana(er at 88888888888888888. 2013, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora October 2013 Bedside Handof broc!"#C