Dental Clinical Handover Checklist NS06

This dental clinical handover checklist helps practices implement National Standard 6 by structuring safe transfers of responsibility and accountability. It covers governance and leadership, documented handover processes, evaluation and incident reporting, and patient and carer involvement. Use it to plan handover timing and participants, capture clinical context and patient needs, and monitor improvements across your practice. Created by Marrianne Beaty, DHSV Oral Health National Standards Advisor. Templates are examples only; seek professional advice for your jurisdiction.