Abstract: We developed and deployed an EMR-embedded, clinician-designed solution for cross-disciplinary communication to improve discharge time and decrease length of stay. Preliminary data including the primary outcome measures as well as confounding variables will be presented. In addition, critical considerations for the design, deployment and adoption of technology enhancements to improve transitions of care will be presented to include components of prior successful programs as well as lessons learned from the current intervention.

Describe the new knowledge and additional skills the participant will gain after attending your presentation.: 1) Understand the importance of discharge time of day to hospital operations and patient care, the information challenges that delay discharge time, and informatics solution to improve team-based communications surrounding discharge.

2) Learn evidence-based and experience-based models of multidisciplinary design process to define the key processes, people, and features needed to enhance EHR support for discharge.

3) Develop a strategy assess and improve the impact of a new discharge process and tool, using both quantitative and qualitative data.

Authors:

Cory Kelly (Presenter)
University of Washington

Anneliese Schleyer, University of Washington
Andrew White, University of Washington
Eileen Faucher, TransformativeMed
Kevin Seitz, University of Washington
Tennie Renkens, University of Washington
Jessica Berger, University of Washington
Erik Van Eaton, University of Washington