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Electronic systems improve discharge times

Case Management Weekly, April 18, 2007

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Electronic discharge systems can help improve the discharge process by quickly giving referred facilities consistent and thorough information, according to an article in Modern Healthcare Online.

 

Swedish Medical Center in Seattle has switched to a new system that gives referred hospitals information they need to accept or deny a referral. The information provided is the same for all hospitals contacted, and it saves hospital staff time normally reserved for making telephone contact and verbally explaining the patient's condition and requirements.

 

Source: Patient Flow Weekly, HCPro, Inc.

 



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