Inter-facility communication barriers delay resolving medication discrepancies during transitions of care
Medication discrepancies occurring during transitions of care between hospitals and nursing homes increase the risk of adverse events for patients. Resolving mismatched information between hospitals and nursing homes adds additional burden to nursing home staff.
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Mark Patterson, Janice B. Foust, Sandra Bollinger, Chandler Coleman, Diepngan Nguyen Source Type: research