7.1a Transfer from Recovery and Discharge

Question 1

Handoff from Labor Nurse to Postpartum Nurse

Answer 1

• Name
• Age
• Identity of healthcare provider
• Gravidity and Parity
• Anesthetics used
• Medications given
• Duration of labor and time of rupture of membranes

Question 2

Handoff (cont)

Answer 2

• Whether labor was induced or augmented
• Mode of Birth (Vaginal/Cesarean)
• Perineal repair or type of c-section
• Blood type and rH status
• GBS Status
• Rubella immunity status
• HIV status

Question 3

Handoff (cont)

Answer 3

• Hep B status
• Syphilis status
• STI’s and if they were treated
• Amount/Type of IV fluids given
• Physiological status since birth
• Description of Fundus
• Lochia

Question 4

Handoff (cont)

Answer 4

• Bladder and Perineum
• Gender/Weight of infant
• Time of Birth
• Name of pediatric care provider
• Chosen method of feeding
• Abnormalities noted
• Initial parent-infant interaction assessment

Question 5

Other Specific Information Given

Answer 5

• APGAR Score
• Weight
• Voiding
• Stooling
• Skin-to-skin care
• Feeding since birth
• Eye prophylaxis, Vitamin K Injection

Question 6

Discharge Planning

Answer 6

• Begins with interaction between patient and nurse. Ends when family leaves hospital