ISBAR Handover & Admission/Discharge Reference Card – Designed for Australian & New Zealand Healthcare Professionals

In busy hospitals and clinical settings across Australia and New Zealand, clear, structured communication is essential for continuity of care and patient safety. Our ISBAR Handover & Admission/Discharge Reference Card gives nurses, doctors, and healthcare teams a quick, easy-to-follow guide to support accurate handovers and smooth patient transitions — no matter how fast the shift moves.

Perfect for:

• Nurses, doctors, paramedics, and allied health workers in Australian and New Zealand hospitals

• Nursing students and graduate nurses learning safe communication practices

• Clinical educators and preceptors supporting healthcare training

Clear, structured communication is critical in healthcare to ensure continuity of care and patient safety. Our ISBAR Handover & Admission/Discharge Reference Card provides quick, easy-to-follow guidelines to support efficient handovers and smooth patient transitions. Designed for nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals, this card serves as a must-have clinical tool for every shift!

What’s Included:

✅ One Double-Sided Reference Card – key handover and patient transition protocols for quick access during busy clinical environments

✅ Durable, Hospital Grade Material – designed to last in high pressure clinical environments 

✅ Waterproof & Easy to Disinfect  – ideal for maintaining infection control standards 

Topics Covered:

📌 ISBAR Handover Framework

The ISBAR (Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) handover tool is a standardised method used widely in Australia and New Zealand, to communicate critical patient information efficiently. This structured approach helps:

🔹 Ensure clarity and accuracy during shift handovers and patient transfers.
🔹 Improve patient safety by reducing miscommunication errors.
🔹 Standardise communication across multidisciplinary teams.

📌 Admission & Discharge Guidelines

🔹 Admission Checklist – Covers essential safety checks, documentation requirements, and infection control protocols for seamless patient admissions.
🔹 Discharge Planning – Provides structured steps for safe and efficient discharges, including medication reconciliation, follow-up care, and patient education.

Enhance patient safety, streamline communication, meet Australian and New Zealand clinical standards, and ensure smooth patient transitions with this essential clinical reference card!