In I PASS the BATON, what does the 'Safety' section include?

In I PASS the BATON, what does the 'Safety' section include?

• A. Allergies and critical lab values, safety alerts, and related concerns
• B. Documentation of consent and advance directives
• C. Staffing schedules
• D. Diet and nutrition plan

Answer: (A)

The safety portion of I PASS the BATON focuses on information that could affect patient safety. It includes allergies and any reactions to medications, critical lab values that require urgent action or signal risk, safety alerts, and related concerns that could increase harm if not addressed. This helps the next care team recognize immediate action items and protect the patient from harm. For example, a drug allergy, a critical lab value needing rapid attention, or a new safety note such as fall risk or isolation precautions are all key items to communicate in this section so appropriate precautions are taken right away. Documentation of consent and advance directives relates to patient preferences and legal/ethical considerations, not immediate safety hazards. Staffing schedules involve resource allocation and workflow, not the patient’s safety risks. Diet and nutrition plans concern nutritional management rather than safety risks.

The safety portion of I PASS the BATON focuses on information that could affect patient safety. It includes allergies and any reactions to medications, critical lab values that require urgent action or signal risk, safety alerts, and related concerns that could increase harm if not addressed. This helps the next care team recognize immediate action items and protect the patient from harm. For example, a drug allergy, a critical lab value needing rapid attention, or a new safety note such as fall risk or isolation precautions are all key items to communicate in this section so appropriate precautions are taken right away.

Documentation of consent and advance directives relates to patient preferences and legal/ethical considerations, not immediate safety hazards. Staffing schedules involve resource allocation and workflow, not the patient’s safety risks. Diet and nutrition plans concern nutritional management rather than safety risks.