Quality of discharge summaries before and after project implementation
| Quality parameter | Pre-EDS audit (n=80) | Early EDS audit (n=80) | Late EDS audit (n=80) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for admission | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 1.00 |
| Hospital course | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 1.00 |
| Significant findings (labs, radiology, micro) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 1.00 |
| Disposition | 73 (91%) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 0.01 |
| Discharge diet | 53 (66%) | 78 (98%) | 80 (100%) | <0.001 |
| Discharge medication list | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | 1.00 |
| Discharge medication reconciliation | 8 (10%) | 72 (90%) | 70 (88%) | <0.001 |
| Change in functional status | 46 (58%) | 80 (100%) | 78 (98%) | <0.001 |
| Discharge instructions provided | 4 (5%) | 58 (73%) | 70 (88%) | <0.001 |
| Follow-up plans | 72 (90%) | 80 (100%) | 78 (98%) | 0.10 |
| Pending tests | 27 (34%) | 78 (98%) | 80 (100%) | <0.001 |
| Code status | 14 (18%) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | <0.001 |
| Discharge diagnoses | 69 (86%) | 80 (100%) | 80 (100%) | <0.001 |
EDS, electronic discharge summary.
Bold values are statistically significant P<0.05.