This checklist provides a detailed description of effective patient transfer between practice settings. This process can help to ensure that patients and their critical medical information are transferred in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Download the NTOCC’s transitions of care checklist (pdf) for adaptation and use in your facility.
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