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Transitions Of Care: Implementing Early Follow-Up Appointment To Help Decrease Readmission Rate, Lualhati Espina Dursun
Transitions Of Care: Implementing Early Follow-Up Appointment To Help Decrease Readmission Rate, Lualhati Espina Dursun
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Abstract
Problem – The rate of readmission in the country is at a severe level. According to CMS, in 2017 the average national readmission rate was 18.4%(CMS, 2018). Hospitals are penalized for unnecessary readmissions (HRRP, 2018). In addition to the financial burden of readmissions, quality of life is decreased with readmission.
Context – Early or timely outpatient follow-up after hospitalization has been projected as a means of decreasing readmission rates.
Interventions – Integrating follow-up appointment to the current care transition - HUB process as a means in reducing readmission rates.
Measures & Results – Identified high-risk patients that need timely …