June Stark, RN, BSN, MEd, lists critical interventions that help prevent readmissions and can be applied to all discharges.
Results of a nine-month HCPro transition of care study illustrate the efforts of hospitals and SNFs to improve transitions.
Facilities that accept direct admissions for specialized services should consider creating a reciprocal transfer agreement.
The RapidView system at Tufts Medical Center allows the medical staff to access timely, correct information so it can better align patient needs with resources.
