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Lessons Learned From The Quality Improvement Process In A Community Based Hospital: The Dissection Of Implementation Failure Of Use Of The Prism Mortality Risk Tool And Standardization Of Case Management To Reduce Readmissions In High Risk Patients, Mary K. Ziomkowski

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Hospital readmission, particularly within 30 days of discharge, is a wicked problem. Effective case management is an imperative component of high quality healthcare for the successful transition of patients across acute and post-acute settings. Patients with complex care needs endure an increased risk for negative outcomes, mortality, and hospital readmission. A small body of evidence suggests that early, targeted interventions aimed at high risk patients can mitigate complications and poor transitions. Patient complexity is an important consideration when establishing a comprehensive care management plan. Risk prediction tools are valuable for ensuring that high risk patients receive appropriate resource allocation. Case …