Factors That Facilitate More Rapid Discharge from Acute Care Hospitals
b'Enabling legislation, screening/triage, case management, and patient education facilitate more rapid discharge from acute care hospitals. The purpose of this study was to identify factors enhancing and limiting the performance of health care organizations, when it comes to timely discharge. An examination of six high performing organizations in England revealed that the organizational capacity, external environment, and interagency efficiencies influence effective discharge processes.'