Streamlining the Hospital Discharge Pathway: Improving Care Coordination and Patient Outcomes
The hospital discharge process is a critical time for patients, as they transition from the acute care setting back into the community. A streamlined, well-coordinated discharge can help ensure patient safety, improve outcomes, and reduce preventable readmissions. However, inadequate discharge planning and poor communication between providers often lead to fragmented, sub-optimal care. This article examines … Read more