Software Design

Mapping ER Patient Escalations and Shift Handoffs

Use Case Diagrams · made in Skemio

UML use case diagram of an ER Handoff System showing Outgoing and Incoming Clinicians executing handoffs with rapid response extensions.
UML use case diagram of an ER Handoff System showing Outgoing and Incoming Clinicians executing handoffs with rapid response extensions.

What it shows

  • Handoff summaries require structured acknowledgment to close the loop.
  • Condition spikes trigger optional rapid response team escalations.
  • Formal roles clarify outgoing and incoming doctor responsibilities.

The takeaway

Extend relationships capture conditional crisis pathways without cluttering standard operational handoffs.

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