Recommendations for improving transitions of care (7)

O IMPROVE COMMUNICATION during transitions between providers, patients, and caregivers o IMPLEMENT EMRs that include standardized medication reconciliation elements o ESTABLISH POINTS OF ACCOUNTABILITY for sending and receiving care, particularly for hospitals and nursing home providers o INCREASE USE OF CARE MANAGEMENT and professional care coordination o EXPAND ROLE OF PHARMACIST in transitions of care o IMPLEMENT PAYMENT SYSTEMS that align incentives and include performance measures to encourage better transitions o DEVELOP PERFORMANCE MEASURES to encourage better transitions of care