Joan Nelson: 6 Steps Nurses Can Take to Prevent Readmissions

1. Appropriately determine the patient’s readiness for discharge
2. Compile a comprehensive and accurate discharge summary
3. Help determine an appropriate postdischarge care setting
4. Coordinate care with multiple settings and providers
5. Involve the patient and family caregivers in the plan of care
6. Conduct postdischarge follow-up phone calls

Source: American Nurse Today, May 2015
Source URL: http://www.americannursetoday.com/nurses-can-help-reduce-hos...

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