Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Discharge from the emergency department (ED) involves a complex series of steps to ensure a safe transition to home and follow-up care. Preventable, discharge-related serious safety events (SSEs) in our ED highlighted local vulnerabilities. We aimed to improve ED discharge by implementing a standardized discharge process with emphasis on multidisciplinary communication and family engagement.
METHODS:
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