title: Implementation of Interdisciplinary Rapid Rounds in Observation Units.
abstract: Lack of collaboration and communication can lead to medical errors, increased length of stay, and diminished patient satisfaction. The purpose of this project was to improve nurse efficiency, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, and patient satisfaction with the discharge process through Rapid Rounds. The results demonstrated that interdisciplinary communication and collaboration improved coordination of care, as evidenced by improved Press Ganey percentile rankings for readiness for discharge and speed of the discharge process, increased pharmaceutical interventions, and fewer phone calls to physicians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, California (Ms Ryan and Dr Fields); Burn Intensive Care Unit, University of California San Diego, San Diego (Ms Scott); and School of Nursing, San Diego State University, San Diego, California (Dr Fields).
authors.forename: Lindsey
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Willa
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Fields
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards; D010351:Patient Discharge