New note system cuts errors in Hospital-to-Hospital transfers

NCT ID NCT05876429

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a simple tool—a standardized electronic note—to improve communication when patients are moved from one hospital to another. Over 1,600 adults transferred to a large hospital's medical, heart, cancer, or ICU units took part. The goal was to see if the note reduced medical errors and made transfers safer.

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Locations

  • Brigham & Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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