Improving the safety of outpatient to Emergency Department transfers: A quality improvement study in a tertiary hospital in Pakistan

Implementing structured transfer protocols, staff training, and standardized handoff tools can significantly improve patient transfer safety and efficiency in outpatient settings. However, further refinements, including enhanced triaging and digitizing documentation practices, are necessary for sustainable improvement. This project highlights the importance of systematic approaches in optimizing intra-hospital transfers in low-resource settings.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-11-05
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0336347
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Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
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Improving the safety of outpatient to Emergency Department transfers: A quality improvement study in a tertiary hospital in Pakistan

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Improving the safety of outpatient to Emergency Department transfers: A quality improvement study in a tertiary hospital in Pakistan

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Abstract

Implementing structured transfer protocols, staff training, and standardized handoff tools can significantly improve patient transfer safety and efficiency in outpatient settings. However, further refinements, including enhanced triaging and digitizing documentation practices, are necessary for sustainable improvement. This project highlights the importance of systematic approaches in optimizing intra-hospital transfers in low-resource settings.

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Aga Khan University Hospital (PK)
Openalex Percentile: Top 52%
Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
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