2.1 Structured Data Mapping and Visual Indicator Configurations
Designing an operational nurse-shift dashboard prototype for a teaching hospital necessitates a structured visual framework that integrates electronic written records with real-time ward workflows. In complex inpatient wards, clinical handovers require clear digital representations of patient status to maintain continuity of care and minimize the risk of losing vital clinical information during staff transitions (Nurse perception of nursing handover at the University Clinical Hospital in Zagreb 2019). The primary practical decision involves configuring the dashboard interface to present both standardized electronic written summaries and dedicated bedside task trackers within a single visual layout. This design choice is evaluated against specific operational criteria: interface clarity, seamless workflow integration, and the capacity to articulate core nursing responsibilities through measurable metrics. By adopting the SMART model for interface indicator design, the prototype organizes shift parameters into specific, measurable categories that reflect defined spheres of clinical activity and operational priorities (Clinical Nurse Specialist as Nurse Researcher 2021). The expected application of this dashboard architecture involves its routine deployment during inter-shift handovers in teaching hospital units. Instead of relying on fragmented verbal reports or unstructured paper notes, incoming and outgoing nurses will utilize the interactive display to review critical patient parameters, verify pending clinical interventions, and establish accountable task distributions for the subsequent shift. Structuring the visual interface around established handover protocols and structured metrics ensures that the tool directly supports handover governance, reinforces patient safety priorities, and provides an adaptable operational baseline for institutional clinical workflows across diverse inpatient medical departments.