Decreased patient discharges on weekends part 3: what do the leaders tell us?
Ian G StiellSuzanne MadoreGreg A KnollClaire LudwigKrista R WoollerDebra EaglesKrishan YadavJeffery J PerryWarren J Cheungnull nullPublished in: CJEM (2024)
We have identified the complex and interdependent barriers to weekend discharges of in-patients. There are numerous specific opportunities for hospital staff and services, physicians, and community facilities to provide the same patient care on weekends as on weekdays. This will lead to improved patient flow and safety, and to decreased ED crowding on Mondays.