Implementation of a standardised accept note to improve communication during inter-hospital transfer: a prospective cohort study.
Stephanie K MuellerMaria MurrayEric GoralnickCaitlin KellyJulie M FiskioCathy YoonJeffrey Lawrence SchnipperPublished in: BMJ open quality (2023)
Among 1658 medical patient transfers, implementing a standardised accept note was associated with improved presence and timeliness of accept note documentation, clinician-reported medical errors, failures in communication and clinical decline following transfer, suggesting that improving communication during IHT can improve patient outcomes.