Best Practices Recommendations for Microtransitions in Care—An Emerging Classification of Care Transitions: A Consensus Statement

Microtransitions—defined as brief, nonurgent transitions in care—occur in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings (eg, room changes, nonmedical outings, and medical outings). They occur at least as frequently as major transitions (eg, hospitalizations, discharges) and carry similar risks for adverse clinical outcomes if not properly managed. Limited evidence exists to guide safe microtransition coordination. This study aimed to establish best practice recommendations for staff facilitating microtransitions and evaluate the level of feasibility and clinical benefit of these recommendations in PALTC.