Table 1 Current transition policies at the respondents’ units

We have a written transition policy, which we follow most of the time.

23.9

We have a written transition policy, but we do not follow it most of the time.

3.3

We do not have a written transition policy, but follow a fairly standard, informal procedure in transitioning our patients.

46.2

We are working on developing a transition policy, but do not yet have one formalized.

17.3

We do not have a transition policy, but are interested in developing one.

8.2

I do not think that a transition policy is necessary at this point.

.8

I have not given it much thought.

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