Authors

1. Holland, Diane E. PhD, RN
2. Pacyna, Joel E. MA
3. Gillard, Kristine L. MAN, RN
4. Carter, Lisa C. MA, RN

Abstract

This article reports on the development and evaluation of a mechanism designed for real-time tracking of discharge delays by bedside clinicians and the reporting of delays in a manner amenable to action. During the implementation phase, delay time totaled 23.6 days for 114 patients affected by a delay. More than one-half of delays (61.4%) occurred for patients whose discharge disposition was home to self-care.