Health care is a complex, fragmented, and discontinuous system that provides opportunities for systemic failure and can adversely affect patient safety. Errors often occur during the transitional phase of any system, and one strategy for reducing errors associated with transitions is the advancement of seamless care, defined as a smooth and safe transition of a patient from the hospital to home setting. Continuity of care is most critical during the patient's transition from the institutional acute care setting to the community; however, the reality often is the antithesis of the seamless care concept. 4–7 Good communication between patients, caregivers, and providers and a comprehensive transitional care plan are crucial for successful medical management during this period. 8–14
Health care is a complex, fragmented, and discontinuous system that provides opportunities for systemic failure and can adversely affect patient safety. Errors often occur during the transitional phase of any system, and one strategy for reducing errors associated with transitions is the advancement of seamless care, defined as a smooth and safe transition of a patient from the hospital to home setting. Continuity of care is most critical during the patient's transition from the institutional acute care setting to the community; however, the reality often is the antithesis of the seamless care concept. 4–7 Good communication between patients, caregivers, and providers and a comprehensive transitional care plan are crucial for successful medical management during this period. 8–14
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