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Bobby Stephenson: 4 Ways to Reduce Hospital Readmissions for Sepsis Survivors
Submitted by Charlene Ice on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:57
- Improved Post-Discharge Processes: most patients require post-acute care, such as home health services or admission to a skilled nursing facility
- An All-Hands Approach to Post-Sepsis Care: a post-discharge protocol that combines follow-up appointments with both a physician and a nurse
- Better Education on Sepsis for Patients and Caregivers: patients are unusually susceptible to recurring or new infections
- Rehabilitation Referrals: referral to rehabilitation within 90 days of discharge from hospital has been correlated with lower 10-year mortality risk
Source: Rehab Select Blog, September 27, 2019
Source URL: https://blog.rehabselect.net/prevent-sepsis-readmissions-4-s...
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