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Bridging The Gap: Improving Hospital Discharge Through Utilization Of A Priority Care Clinic, Kristian Jamerson
Bridging The Gap: Improving Hospital Discharge Through Utilization Of A Priority Care Clinic, Kristian Jamerson
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Abstract
Background: Poorly coordinated care often results in poor health outcomes. Best practices in academic literature recommend effective programs that consist of comprehensive discharge planning, complete and timely communication of information, medication reconciliation, patient and caregiver education using the teach-back method, open communication among providers, and prompt follow-up visits with an outpatient provider after discharge. Using a priority care clinic (PCC) for follow-up is one approach to decrease hospital readmissions.
Purpose: To implement an evidence-based program utilizing a PCC to facilitate post-discharge transition-in-care and reduce hospital readmissions.
Evidence-based Intervention: A PCC assists patients in their transition of care from the …