Paper checklists have long been used to ensure clinical quality and patient safety, but electronic checklists may be more effective and useful, according to a study in the Joint Commission Journal on ...

An effective hospital discharge process created by Cleveland Clinic is pivotal in the handoff of patients to postacute-care providers. Hospital discharge is a complex process involving the primary ...

A free discharge checklist and care transition plan for patients is available from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of its Care About Your Care program. Care About Your Care is an RWJF ...

Results of a recent study suggest possible factors that need to be considered when preparing patients for hospital discharge. Insights from a study published recently in the Journal of the American ...