patient transition Archive — Page 1 of 1

Medical staff in surgical gowns and hair coverings work around a patient in a busy hospital trauma room, surrounded by monitoring equipment and overhead surgical lights.
November 7, 2013

Initiative seeks better post-op care coordination

The Transition Management Office at Vanderbilt University Medical Center holds to the principle that every patient should know what will happen next in his or her care, when it will happen, who will be involved and what the costs will be.

By Paul Govern
Multidisciplinary hospital staff meet around a conference table with papers and laptops, discussing stroke-service discharge planning and follow-up care.
October 31, 2013

Daily huddles help smooth VUH patient transition process

Daily multidisciplinary patient transition huddles are now in effect for all but four units of Vanderbilt University Hospital.

By Paul Govern