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Care home safety incidents and safeguarding reports relating to hospital to care home transitions: a retrospective content analysis.

Newman C, Mulrine S, Brittain K, et al. Care home safety incidents and safeguarding reports relating to hospital to care home transitions: a retrospective content analysis. J Patient Saf. 2024;20(7):478-489. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000001267.

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September 11, 2024
Newman C, Mulrine S, Brittain K, et al. J Patient Saf. 2024;20(7):478-489.
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Advancing patient safety in long-term care settings remains a challenge. This analysis of 91 incident reports from care homes in England examined patient safety events that occurred during transitions from hospital to care home. Common incidents included pressure injuries, medication errors, and premature discharge.

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Newman C, Mulrine S, Brittain K, et al. Care home safety incidents and safeguarding reports relating to hospital to care home transitions: a retrospective content analysis. J Patient Saf. 2024;20(7):478-489. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000001267.