Should I stay or should I go? Patient understandings of and responses to source-isolation practices

Where Are My Things? Best Practices for Safeguarding Patient Belongings in Hospitals

Managing patient belongings is a persistent and complex challenge faced by nearly all hospitals and healthcare systems. When personal items are misplaced or lost during a patient’s hospital stay, the consequences go beyond inconvenience. Financially, hospitals may be liable for compensation or replacement of lost items, and operational resources are often diverted to investigate and