Pros And Cons Of Bedside Report

In the field of nursing, report given at the change of shift is the foundation of knowledge needed for the day’s work. The information obtained during report allows the nurses to have background of the patient’s history, current condition, plan of care, and any information crucial to care provided. There are multiple ways to obtain a report at change of shift including: group report reviewing all patients, report obtained outside patients’ rooms from previous nurse, and bedside report. Bedside reporting is a controversial topic in the world of nursing. As with any topic, there are pros and cons. Bedside reporting is linked to better communication, patient satisfaction, quality of care, safety, and knowledge of patient’s condition (Sand-Jecklin