care transition

Care transition refers to the process of moving a patient from one healthcare setting to another, such as from a hospital to home or a nursing facility. It involves planning and coordinating to ensure the patient continues receiving appropriate care, medications, and support. Proper care transitions help prevent confusion, errors, or health setbacks, and they often include providing patients and caregivers with information about follow-up treatments, appointment schedules, and warning signs to watch for. Effective care transitions improve recovery outcomes, enhance patient safety, and reduce the likelihood of unnecessary hospital readmissions.