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 Schnipper

Published 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.

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