title: Using post-take ward rounds to facilitate simple discharge.
abstract: This article discusses the evolution of simple discharge/transfer destination labels into a post-take ward round form. The aim was to improve the clarity of the management plan and discharge/ transfer decisions including an estimated length of stay on the post-take ward rounds taking place on the emergency admissions ward.
authors.affiliation: Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham.
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lees
authors.forename: Gaynor
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008499:Medical Records; D009731:Nursing Audit; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009737:Nursing Records; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010360:Patient Transfer / Q000458:organization & administration*