Morning labs day of discharge

Huddle+ | Inefficiency Insights

Author

Jared Dashevsky, MD
November 30, 2023 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute

Problem One-liner

The routine practice of conducting daily laboratory tests for hospitalized patients on the day of discharge, despite their stable condition and readiness for discharge, leads to patient discomfort and potential unnecessary delays in leaving the hospital.

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