Clearly state the PURPOSE and SIGNIFICANCE of improving the discharge process in an acute care setting with the use of care coordination rounds and a (discharge/ departure lounge) to improve patient flow or throughput. The significance is addressed by discussing how the project adds to nursing’s body of knowledge in the field and the project’s practical significance for communication among professionals in the field. Without a clearly defined introduction, purpose, and strong theoretical grounding, the project is fundamentally flawed from the onset. 5 Scholarly sources are required