PHSA - BCEHS - ATMIST AMBO Clinical Handover for Health Authority Emergency Departments

Clinical handover, whether between crews at a scene, during an interfacility transfer (IFT), or at an emergency department, is a critical point in the patient's care journey. Ineffective communication during handover can contribute to errors, impact patient safety, and affect continuity of care. Consistent, structured communication helps ensure essential information is transferred accurately and efficiently between care providers.

ATMIST/AMBO is BCEHS's standardized clinical handover tool and protocol, providing a structured framework for the effective transfer of patient information between care providers. It is an established component of the clinical handover process and supports a consistent approach across BCEHS and partner healthcare organizations.

The ATMIST/AMBO handover process helps to:

• Improve communication between care providers.
• Reduce the risk of missed, incomplete, or inaccurate information during care transitions.
• Enhance patient safety and continuity of care.
• Support consistent, evidence-informed clinical practice.
• Improve the experience of both patients and providers.
• Encourage questions, clarification, and shared understanding during handover.