Recover a discharge misunderstanding with teach-back
Use teach-back and closed-loop communication to verify discharge understanding after confusion appears.
Discharge risk A family caregiver reveals a medication misunderstanding at the last step of discharge. The misunderstanding is visible now; after discharge it may become a readmission. TeamSTEPPS communication Verify the message, repair the gap The goal is not to repeat instructions louder. The goal is to confirm shared meaning. Shortcut I already explained this twice. The plan leaves the unit in the caregiver's words, not only in the paperwork. Closed-loop communication matters most when the next setting is home. 01 Hear 02 Check 03 Repair 04 Now you try
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