Overview
Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research is organizing a Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) session on “Nursing Handover, preventing communication errors” for the nursing professionals of Sharda Hospital on 13hNovember2026. CNE is continuing nursing education required for nursing professionals to update their ongoing professional education and clinical skills.
Nursing handover is the systematic transfer of essential patient information and professional responsibility from one nurse to another during a shift change. Effective handover ensures continuity of care, patient safety and better teamwork. Incomplete information, interruptions and unclear communication can lead to medication errors, delayed treatment and preventable patient harm. Using structured communication tools such as ISBAR, bedside handover, read-back and accurate documentation helps minimize communication errors and promote safe, quality nursing care.
Objectives of Event
Recognise nursing handover as a critical responsibility for ensuring patient safety and uninterrupted continuity of care.(SDG4)
Identify and prevent common communication errors that may compromise patient safety during shift handover.(SDG4)
Apply the ISBAR framework to communicate patient information in a clear, structured and systematic manner.(SDG4)
Demonstrate an effective, accurate and complete nursing handover using the ISBAR approach.(SDG4)
Practise patient-centred bedside handover while maintaining privacy, dignity and confidentiality.(SDG4)
Communicate accurately all critical patient information, including allergies, medications, abnormal clinical findings and pending investigations.(SDG4)
Apply read-back and closed-loop communication to confirm information and prevent misunderstandings.(SDG4)
Strengthen handover safety through effective documentation, minimising interruptions and accepting professional accountability.(SDG4)
Convener Details
Prof. (Dr.) R. Sree Raja Kumar
Associate Dean
SSNSR, Sharda University
Co-ordinators:
Ms. Vijeeta Kumar
CNE Coordinator, Associate Professor
SSNSR, Sharda University
Speaker Details:
- Ms. Sonal Panta (Senior Tutor)
