##  [Care Coordination](/care-coordination) 

  ##  [Care Coordination](https://nursiing.quantumdictionary.io/care-coordination-0) 

  

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**Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A care coordination concept defining how plans, information, and responsibilities are organized across providers and settings. It governs handoffs, education, discharge preparation, and follow-up arrangements to reduce gaps in care. It does not ensure continuity without accurate documentation and timely communication among responsible parties.



 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Care Coordination](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/care-coordination-1) 

  

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**Health & Life Sciences Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

The deliberate organization and integration of patient care activities among multiple providers, services and settings, including assignment of responsibilities, information transfer, and follow‑up, with the objective of ensuring appropriate, continuous and timely services across transitions of care.