The transition from the hospital is a vulnerable time for patients and stressful for caregivers-new treatments have been initiated, conditions require close monitoring, and the plan of care is in flux. Achieving a high-quality transition requires effective understanding of the discharge plan by patients/caregivers as well as seamless communication with key inpatient providers to address patients' concerns during and immediately after hospitalization. We designed an interactive patient-centered discharge toolkit (PDTK) that is accessible from an acute care patient portal. The PDTK allows patients and/or caregivers to self-assess discharge preparedness via a validated, pre-discharge checklist tool and communicate directly with key members of the care team. Information entered by the patient regarding their discharge preparedness is presented to the unit-based care team on an interactive safety dashboard so that providers can address any barriers prior to discharge. After discharge, patients can communicate directly with providers about issues or concerns that arise prior to follow-up with their ambulatory providers.