Toolkit to Engage High-Risk Patients in Safe Transitions Across Ambulatory Settings.

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Toolkit to Engage High-Risk Patients in Safe Transitions Across Ambulatory Settings.

January 10, 2018

Davis K, Collier S, Situ J, et al. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; December 2017. AHRQ Publication No. 1800051EF.

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Transitions are known to be vulnerable to communication errors. This toolkit focuses on patient transitions between ambulatory care environments and encourages staff to engage patients and families in their care to prevent errors during care transitions.

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