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Care Transition
Movement of a patient between healthcare settings, such as from a hospital to home health.
Definition
A Care Transition is the movement of a patient between healthcare settings, such as from a hospital to home health, skilled nursing facility, or primary care.
Why it matters
Effective care transitions reduce medication errors, communication failures, and hospital readmissions.
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Conversations on lupa & pdgm
Episodes from Inside Home Health that put Care Transition in operational context.
