Title: Demonstrate end-of-shift communication.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit II: Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Demonstration should include following the facility policy for

- the shift report
  - received at the beginning of a shift from the previous shift
  - given to the oncoming shift before the nurse aide leaves the unit at the end of the shift
  - includes observations of changes in the resident’s condition or behavior
- documentation
  - must be kept completely confidential
  - must be accomplished immediately after care is given and never before providing care
  - must be accomplished in the designated documentation tool (i.e., resident paper chart, EHR)
  - must always be signed with one’s name and title
  - must include only facts, not opinions
  - must use accepted abbreviations
  - must follow facility guidelines, including drawing a single line through and initialing any errors.
- the ADL record – check the sheet for routine activities.