From how long it takes to reach a provider to what is or isn’t done, once a patient walks through a hospital’s doors, preventable delays can have long-term effects on the lives of patients and their families. 6% Mortality rate increase attributed to extended travel times caused by rural hospital closures. 2.4% of ER patients in California leave the hospital and go home because of long wait times. 2.25 hours Average time to discharge a patient at a U.S. hospital. Still, in many clinical environments in the United States, there are disconnects in healthcare collaboration. Clinical roles use the disparate communication methods, presenting challenges when collaborating on patient care.

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