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Joan Nelson: 6 Steps Nurses Can Take to Prevent Readmissions
Submitted By ASchreiber, Created 06/01/2015 - 14:27
- Appropriately determine the patient’s readiness for discharge
- Compile a comprehensive and accurate discharge summary
- Help determine an appropriate postdischarge care setting
- Coordinate care with multiple settings and providers
- Involve the patient and family caregivers in the plan of care
- Conduct postdischarge follow-up phone calls
Source: American Nurse Today, May 2015
Source URL: http://www.americannursetoday.com/nurses-can-help-reduce-hos...