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Improving Effective Communication

This course teaches participants how to improve communication in verbal and telephone orders, critical diagnostic results reporting, and patient handover. It provides policies, tools, and strategies to reduce errors and strengthen patient safety. Participants will learn to apply standardized communication practices and engage staff for consistent, effective processes.

Delivery Mode

E-Learning

Location

Online

Language

English

Delivery Dates

Ongoing

Duration

30 mins

Overview

This course helps participants improve communication in three critical healthcare activities: verbal and telephone orders, reporting critical diagnostic results, and patient handover.

It provides policy requirements, practical tools, templates, and tips to strengthen communication and reduce errors.

Participants will learn how to form a communication team, implement standard tools, and establish clear policies for communication processes.

The course also addresses common gaps, methods for measuring compliance, and strategies to engage and train staff.

By the end, learners will be equipped to implement effective communication practices that enhance patient safety and care quality.