Fact Based List:

Brent Walker: 8 Things that Should Be on Your Checklist to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

  1. Determine the Risk of Readmission
  2. Provide Complete and Accurate Discharge Information
  3. Reconcile Patient Medications
  4. Schedule Follow-up Care
  5. Communicate with the Primary Care Physician
  6. Address Patient Concerns or Problems with Follow-up Care
  7. Ensure Patient and Caregiver Understanding
  8. Contact Patients Within 48 Hours

Source: Patient Bond blog, November 16, 2017
Source URL: http://insights.patientbond.com/blog/8-things-that-should-be...