Transitions of Care from Hospital to Post-Acute Care

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of managing antibiotics during transitions from hospital to post-acute care settings.

Transitions from the hospital to nursing homes or other post-acute care settings are critical moments for patient safety—especially when antibiotics are involved. In this episode of the SHEA Podcast, host Dr. Lauren Gleason discusses the real-world challenges of managing antibiotics during these transitions with experts Dr. Susan Huang, Dr. Swati Gaur, and Chad Worz, PharmD. The conversation explores common barriers such as medication availability, timing of doses, pharmacy logistics, cost considerations, and monitoring needs. Our speakers share practical insights on how clearer communication and better coordination between hospitals, nursing homes, and pharmacies can reduce errors, prevent missed doses, and support safer, more effective antibiotic care. This episode was developed in collaboration with the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). Resources: - "You Can Help! Improving Antibiotic Stewardship & Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes": https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/you-can-help-improving-antibiotic-stewardship-infection-prevention-nursing-homes#group-tabs-node-course-default1

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Lauren Gleason

Guests: Dr. Susan Huang, Dr. Swati Gaur, Chad Worz, PharmD

Topics covered

• transitions of care
• antibiotic management
• patient safety
• nursing homes
• pharmacy logistics
• communication
• coordination

Keywords

• transitions of care
• antibiotics
• patient safety
• nursing homes
• medication management
• pharmacy logistics
• communication
• coordination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)

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