Care Transitions : What are some barriers and challenges to the transition of care from one level to another? Describe at least two examples: transition from hospital to primary care follow-up or long-term care to home care.

Care Transitions

What are some barriers and challenges to the transition of care from one level to another? Describe at least two examples: transition from hospital to primary care follow-up or long-term care to home care.

Give an example from your experience or the literature of a procedure aimed at improving the process of care transitions. What impact do you suppose it will have on patient safety?