Date of Graduation
Summer 8-9-2019
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
First Advisor
Carlee Balzaretti
Second Advisor
Jose Dy Bunpin
Abstract
A delay in discharge is a delay in patient care. The complexity of hospital discharge can be challenging and time-consuming in poorly coordinated discharge planning. Generally, older adults and those patients with chronic medical conditions are often met with challenges for after-care services and require more attention to discharge. Variations in discharge practice often resulted in hours, sometimes days in discharge delays with implications to cost, reduced patient satisfaction and outcomes. A well-structured team communication during rounding and bedside shift handoff has the potential to decrease discharge delays advertently increasing patient satisfaction and quality outcomes of care.
Recommended Citation
Hiponia, Maricel, "Enhancing Discharge Communication for Timely Patient Discharge: A Quality Improvement Project" (2019). Master's Projects and Capstones. 936.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/936
