MUSC Health Among Organizations to Launch Initiatives Aimed at Improving Patient Discharge
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A recent report from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices highlights the risks associated with poor patient discharge coordination, noting issues like inadequate communication and ineffective medication management that can compromise safety. To combat these challenges, healthcare organizations are implementing interdisciplinary strategies to enhance discharge processes. For example, MUSC Health is conducting telehealth medication reconciliation for high-risk patients within 24 hours of discharge, while UK HealthCare has introduced the LINK navigation process to facilitate smoother transitions from inpatient to outpatient care. These approaches aim to improve patient safety and ensure effective follow-up care.
