Cleaning up the discharge process: a number of components—and personnel—are crucial to success.

Charlotte Huber; Mary Blanco

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Cleaning up the discharge process: a number of components—and personnel—are crucial to success.

October 20, 2010

Huber C, Blanco M. Am J Nurs. 2010;110(9):66-69.

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This article discusses problems associated with discharge and highlights the importance of beginning the planning process at admission and engaging the team to ensure successful discharge.

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