Hospital-SNF readmissions study results
Patient Access Weekly Advisor, December 23, 2009
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The following article is an excerpt from HCPro’s resource for hospital case managers—www.CaseManagementMentor.com—a free blog dedicated to connecting hospital case managers to industry pacesetters, peers, and best practices.
Results of a nine-month HCPro transition-of-care study available now on CaseManagementMentor.com illustrate the efforts of hospitals and SNFs to improve transitions. The study authors interviewed representatives of 931 hospitals and SNFs, seeking to better understand:
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The barriers affecting transitions between settings
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The underlying causes of readmissions
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The number of readmissions due to patient non-compliance
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The frequency of medication changes for transitioning patients and the potential influence on readmissions
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The community-based solutions hospitals and SNFs are piloting to create safer transitions, reduce readmissions
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