What are the benefits of using the board?

• You and your family can leave messages or questions for your team
• The staff caring for you will understand what is important to you
• You will know the doctor who is responsible for your care
• You will know the names of your nurse for the day
• Details of your discharge plan / goals will be updated on the board

Who should update the board?

• The staff caring for you (doctors, nursing or allied health) are all able to update the board. You can refer to the board when talking with them
• Medical and nursing staff will update and use the board during the shift handover at your bedside
• You are welcome to remind staff to refer to your board if they forget, or ask them to write information on your board for you

What if I don’t want my personal information displayed?

• You do not have to fill in all sections of the board. If there is a section you don’t want completed, you can leave that area blank
• The board will not show your personal health details

What happens to the board after I go home?

• The board will be wiped clean and ready for use by the next patient

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