Lost in Translation: A Standardized, Interdepartmental Approach to Improve the Safety of Inpatient Transitions of Care

Authors

Allison Greco, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Andrew Brown, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Kristin Lohr, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Bracken Babula, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Rebecca C. Jaffe, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

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Description

AIM:

During the 2016-2017 academic year physician perception of favorability regarding inpatient interunit handoffs will meet the national HSOPS benchmark without negatively impacting patient bed flow.

All ACGME training programs at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital will expose their new trainees to standardized handoff training during orientation in June 2017 as well as adapt a framework for monitoring trainee compliance and proficiency.

Publication Date

5-31-2017

Keywords

Lost in Translation, A Standardized, Interdepartmental Approach to Improve the Safety of Inpatient Transitions of Care

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Recommended Citation

Greco, MD, Allison; Brown, MD, Andrew; Lohr, MD, Kristin; Babula, MD, Bracken; and Jaffe, MD, Rebecca C., "Lost in Translation: A Standardized, Interdepartmental Approach to Improve the Safety of Inpatient Transitions of Care" (2017). House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference (2016-2019). Poster 30.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/patientsafetyposters/30