Transitions of care are pivotal moments in healthcare delivery, where patients move between different healthcare settings. Whether transitioning from hospital to home, or from home to an aged-care facility or respite care, these transitions can introduce complexities and risks that require careful management. Poor transitions of care can increase the risk of medication errors. The main factors contributing to poor transitions are lapses in communication, inadequate documentation, lack of coordination between teams, insufficient follow up, poor monitoring processes and unclear protocols. Pharma…
