Project Boost < 2026 Release >

(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

: Preparing families and caregivers for the transition to home. Project Boost

: Improving the efficiency and communication of the interdisciplinary provider team. Key Interventions: The "8P" Tool (Better Outcomes by Optimizing Safe Transitions) is a

A central component of the project is the , which identifies patients at high risk for adverse events after discharge based on eight specific factors: P roblems with medications. P sychological (e.g., depression). P rincipal diagnosis (e.g., COPD, heart failure). P hysical limitations. P oor health literacy. P atient support (lack of a caregiver). P rior hospitalizations. P alliative care needs. Implementation Strategy Key Interventions: The "8P" Tool A central component

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

: Reducing medication errors and ensuring patients understand their follow-up care.

: Lowering the rate of patients returning to the hospital within 30 days of discharge.