Assessing the Appropriateness of Inter-hospital Transfers

PDF presentation from the 2025 Fall Symposium.

Description:

This presentation will provide a comprehensive review of the quality and safety of inter-hospital transfers. It will cover key foundational data, examine factors influencing the safety and quality of patient care during transfers and outline proposed next steps to enhance this critical aspect of health care delivery.

Presenters:

• Stephanie K. Mueller, MD, MPH, Associate Director of Clinical Research, BWH Hospitalist Service Faculty Development Director of Programs, Department of Medicine | Brigham and Women's Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School