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Interhospital transfer handoff practices among US tertiary care centers: a descriptive survey.
July 18, 2016
Herrigel DJ, Carroll M, Fanning C, et al. J Hosp Med. 2016;11(6):413-7.
Interhospital transfers have similar risks as other care transitions, but less is known about them. This descriptive study found variation in the training and experience of transfer care coordinators and communication practices in handoffs. Standardization in these practices should enhance patient safety.
