Aged care shift handover checklist
Checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Business
- Location
- Date
Shift handover
At the end of every shift, outgoing to incoming team
| Done | Task | Time | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before handover | |||
| Complete the progress notes for every person you supported this shift | |||
| Complete any incident reports from this shift | |||
| Update the handover sheet or board with anything new | |||
| Each person’s condition | |||
| Report any change in health, behavior, mood, eating, drinking or sleep | |||
| Report any new pain, skin damage, wounds or pressure areas | |||
| Report anyone unwell, on observation, or newly admitted or returned from hospital | |||
| Report any change to the care plan, diet, or mobility and transfer needs | |||
| Incidents and risks | |||
| Report falls, near misses and incidents this shift, and what was done | |||
| Report anyone at high risk of falls, wandering or choking | |||
| Report any concern about abuse or neglect, and that it was escalated | |||
| Medication and clinical care | |||
| Report medication given, missed, refused or changed, and any due soon | |||
| Report clinical tasks due next shift, such as wound care or observations | |||
| Tasks and appointments | |||
| Report appointments, outings and transport booked for next shift | |||
| Report families or doctors expected, and messages to pass on | |||
| Report equipment faults, supplies running low and maintenance requests | |||
| Sign-off | |||
| Give the incoming team the chance to ask questions | |||
| Both shift leaders sign the handover record | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
