Enhancing continuity of care through an emergency medical card at Intermountain Healthcare: using the continuity of care record standard

Complex and fragmented healthcare systems hamper provision of effective care where it is needed most. 1 In most instances, continuity of care is rarely considered during referral, transfer, or discharge of patients from one caregiver to another. 2,3 The dearth of pertinent current and historical health information at the point of care may lead to medical errors, adverse events, and poor outcomes.