Project | Boost

(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 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 Project Boost

: Preparing families and caregivers for the transition to home. (Better Outcomes by Optimizing Safe Transitions) is a

: Reducing medication errors and ensuring patients understand their follow-up care. particularly for older adults

The program aims to standardize care transitions, particularly for older adults, by addressing common failures in communication and patient education. Its primary goals include:

: Improving the efficiency and communication of the interdisciplinary provider team. Key Interventions: The "8P" Tool