title: Discharge Time Out: An Innovative Nurse-Driven Protocol for Medication Reconciliation.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ruggiero
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Copeland
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Boxer