Intervention	Strength as per USDVA classification	Current evidence of efficacy
Improved quality of discharge communication
Electronically generated and transmitted discharge communication outputs	Strong	Yes33–35
Base new discharge communications on existing pro forma	Strong	Yes13,60
Patient-controlled records	Intermediate	Some – weak38
Referrals to community teams
Single, unified referral process to community nursing services	Strong	No
Promoting culture of discharge safety
Use of patient discharge checklists	Intermediate	Yes58,60
Discharge coordinators producing individualised discharge plans	Intermediate	Yes55,56
Include families on ward rounds/discharge planning	Intermediate	Yes61,62

USDVA = US Department of Veterans Affairs.