Context before compression
The useful summary starts with the change and its surrounding context—not just a shorter block of text.
The Meldrift method
Make the clinical thread easier to carry.
A handoff is more than a transcript. Meldrift organizes the context around what changed, what needs attention, and what the next nurse needs to know.
01
Gather the signal
Start with bedside observations, trends, orders, and the care-plan changes that shaped the shift.
02
Shape the story
Turn fragments into a focused SBAR structure without losing the details that give the story meaning.
03
Review together
A clinician checks the draft, fills the gaps, and decides what is ready to pass to the next shift.
What guides the workflow
Structure should support judgment, not replace it.
Human review is the handoff
Meldrift drafts and prompts; the care team interprets, confirms, and owns the final communication.
Continuity across shifts
A clear through-line helps the incoming nurse orient quickly and know which questions deserve attention.
See it in practice