: Improving the efficiency and communication of the interdisciplinary provider team. Key Interventions: The "8P" Tool
(Better Outcomes by Optimizing Safe Transitions) is a national initiative launched in 2008 by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) to improve the hospital discharge process and reduce preventable readmissions. Core Objectives Project Boost
: Preparing families and caregivers for the transition to home. : Improving the efficiency and communication of the
The program aims to standardize care transitions, particularly for older adults, by addressing common failures in communication and patient education. Its primary goals include: particularly for older adults
: Reducing medication errors and ensuring patients understand their follow-up care.
: Lowering the rate of patients returning to the hospital within 30 days of discharge.
Project BOOST provides hospitals with a comprehensive toolkit and a where expert clinicians guide local teams. Implementation typically follows a multi-step process: Project Boost® imPlementation guide