Pharmacy Hot Topics: Transitions of Care: Navigating Smooth Transition of Patient Care through Each Level of Acuity

Transitions of care prioritizes coordinating, integrating, and continuing care to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary readmissions. Pharmacists play a significant role in this process through each level of acuity. In this episode, we discuss key elements of transitions of care from the ICU and medicine floors to the outpatient settings, navigating medication reconciliations and varying types of health systems.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.