Discharge Time Out: An Innovative Nurse-Driven Protocol for Medication Reconciliation.
An innovative method for discharge medication reconciliation was developed by nurses to ensure safe transition of care and improved patient outcomes. The discharge time-out process has empowered nurses to take a more active role in discharging their patients, and has fostered a more collaborative relationship between nurses and physicians.
Joanne
J
Ruggiero
Joan
J
Smith
Jacqueline
J
Copeland
Bruce
B
Boxer
D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D059065:Medication Reconciliation / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D013997:Time Factors