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Targeting Nstemi Readmissions: Education To Protect The Hearts Of Our Patients, Gisha Gireesan
Targeting Nstemi Readmissions: Education To Protect The Hearts Of Our Patients, Gisha Gireesan
Master's Projects and Capstones
Section I: Abstract
Problem: January and February 2021 data showed a rise in readmissions for the NSTEMI population. This is significant as 2020 had a readmission rate of 5.6% and 7.3% in 2019. This sudden increase in readmissions within the first two months of the year is a cause for concern and immediate action is needed.
Context: 2020 had a reduction in cardiac catheterizations due to the multiple canceled cases during the COVID 19 pandemic. As the cases were being rescheduled along with new cases in 2021, the institution experienced an uptake in readmissions.
Interventions: The staff of department 220 …