Transitions of Care

wreflex22

39 min

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Transitions of care are one of the most dangerous activities in medicine. Numerous studies highlight the rates of medical errors which occur at the time of sign-outs. Formalized sign-out processes have been shown to significantly decrease breakdowns in communication and reduce adverse events. In this episode, Dr. Kaminsky sits down with residents from across the country to dissect and discuss different sign-out styles and share some insights regarding bias and areas for improvement. Host: <ul> <li>Alex Kaminsky, MD -- UCSF, Fresno</li> </ul> Guests: <ul> <li>Rosemarie Diaz, MD – University of Michigan</li> <li>Mary McLean, MD – St. John's Riverside Hospital</li> <li>Nicholas Robbins, MD – John Peter Smith Hospital </li> </ul> Key Resources: <ul> <li>Safer Sign Out Protocol: Available at <a href= "https://www.acep.org/content.aspx?id=88004">ACEP</a>.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>EMRA: Transitions of Care</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.emra.org/students/advising-resources/transitions-of-care/#:~:text=Improving%20transitions%20of%20care%20%E2%80%93%20also,transfer%20of%20patient%20care%20information"> https://www.emra.org/students/advising-resources/transitions-of-care/#:~:text=Improving%20transitions%20of%20care%20%E2%80%93%20also,transfer%20of%20patient%20care%20information</a></li> </ul> Key Points: <ul> <li>In a prospective multi-center study (>10,000 patients) communication error occurred at a rate pf 24.5 per 100 admissions. Preventable errors were found to be 4.7 per

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Transitions of Care

wreflex22

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