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World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2026; 18(3): 115349
Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115349
Table 1 Level 1 and level 2 indicators and weights of the safety handover management system
Primary indicator and weight
Secondary indicator and weight
Composite weight
A1: Pre-handover preparation (0.3512)B1: Completeness of patient information preparation (0.4015)0.1411
B2: Preparation of drugs/supplies/equipment (0.3287)0.1155
B3: Environment and personnel readiness (0.2698)0.0948
A2: Handover process execution (0.4635)B4: Accurate patient identification (0.2150)0.0997
B5: Completeness of intra-operative status transfer (0.1832)0.0849
B6: Handover of vital signs and level of consciousness (0.1714)0.0794
B7: Tubing check and secure fixation (0.1555)0.0721
B8: Fluid balance and medication summary (0.1349)0.0625
B9: Skin integrity and belongings transfer (0.0751)0.0348
B10: Special issues and key medical orders (0.0649)0.0301
A3: Post-handover verification (0.1853)B11: Information recheck and clarification of doubts (0.6328)0.1172
B12: Mutual signature and documentation (0.3672)0.0681


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