Background: One target for improvement of effective patient centered care on the inpatient medical ward is the mechanism for communication among the multidisciplinary care team (MCT).  The medical service at Stanford Hospital and Clinics recently implemented morning “team care rounds” (TCRs) that provided space for the MCT members, including the physician (MD), nurse (RN), case [...]

Background: Discharge checklists may reduce medical errors. Traditional paper checklists do not fit into the current workflow in centers that utilize electronic medical records (EMRs). In an era where team-based care is becoming widespread, defining each person’s role in discharge practices is increasingly important.  Methods: Our aim was to develop and implement a standardized discharge [...]