Leaving hospital tips to cut readmissions rise nationwide
AAP report highlights patient understanding and timely follow up as crucial to prevent avoidable Medicare bill losses. Dartmouth Atlas findings show regional differences. Oregon Health & Science University and University of Utah programs train patients in hospital to plan for home care. Nurses act as navigators and teach before discharge using role play and goal setting.
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A guide to preventing hospital readmission at home
Avoid a preventable return by understanding your illness and hospital care. Ask about home help, discharge plans, medications, and follow up. Ensure transportation, records, and physician reports are arranged and know who to call with questions.
Health notes and hospital expansion plans in Kansas
The public can meet Health Care Access Clinic’s new executive director Shelly Wakeman at Maceli’s from 4 to 6 PM on Wednesday with former director Nikki White in attendance. Hutchinson Regional Medical Center unveiled a $5 million fall start to double its emergency department beds from 10 to 20, add two trauma rooms and 14 private treatment rooms after a year of planning.
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