Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Another type of iatrogenic problem.

L S Libow

    Geriatrics
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Inadequate attention to patient transfer forms for elderly individuals moving between hospitals and long-term care facilities poses significant health risks. Ensuring proper documentation is crucial for patient safety during transitions of care.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Relationships of sex hormone levels to dependence in activities of daily living in the frail elderly.

    Maturitas·2001
    Same author

    Statin-Alzheimer disease association not yet proven.

    Archives of neurology·2001
    Same author

    In re HMO versus fee-for-service systems.

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2001
    Same author

    Elevated serum total and LDL cholesterol in very old patients with Alzheimer's disease.

    Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders·2001
    Same author

    Long-term care for the frail elderly.

    The New England journal of medicine·2000
    Same author

    Prescribing for elderly persons.

    JAMA·2000
    Same journal

    A new method of local treatment of rheumatoid and traumatic affections of the joints.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Cardiovascular deterioration.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Some prophylactic suggestions regarding the science of geriatrics.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    The senile and prematurely senile skin.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Guillain-Barré's disease in the older age group.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Pancreatitis in geriatric practice.

    Geriatrics·2010
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Effective patient transfer is critical for continuity of care, especially for vulnerable elderly populations.
    • Transitioning elderly patients from acute-care hospitals to long-term care facilities requires meticulous documentation.
    • Incomplete or inaccurate transfer forms can disrupt care and compromise patient well-being.

    Observation:

    • Physicians often exhibit a lack of careful attention to the details within patient transfer forms.
    • This oversight occurs during the critical movement of elderly patients from acute-care settings to long-term care facilities.
    • The consequences of this inattentiveness can be severe.

    Findings:

    • A deficit in physician diligence regarding transfer forms directly correlates with patient risk.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Serious and potentially life-threatening issues arise from poorly managed patient transitions.
  • Key information gaps on transfer forms contribute to adverse events.

    • Implications:

    • There is a critical need for improved protocols and physician training in completing patient transfer forms.
    • Enhanced attention to transfer documentation can mitigate risks and improve health outcomes for elderly patients.
    • Systemic changes are required to ensure patient safety during inter-facility transfers.