Critical Analysis Of Hospitals Strategies Associated With 30 Day Readmission Rate For Heart Failure Patients

(2017). Improving 60 minutes of heart failure education is associated with a 30-day readmission rate reduction. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care. 44. 552. 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2015.10.022. The Centers for Medical Services’ financial reimbursement penalties on hospitals for readmissions that are higher than set targets called for immediate measures for quality improvement and reduction of hospitalizations for heart failure patients. Sixty-minute patient education was provided two times

within the state. In 2013, SHS unfolded a new heart clinic located at their Smithson East hospital as a tactical response to some disturbing outcome data and the evolving healthcare environment. The clinic’s purpose was to improve outcomes for patients with a primary diagnosis of heart failure and respond to reimbursement changes associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). After three years of aggregating data on the operating performance of the heart clinic, an evaluation of the impact and success

Prevention of Hospital Readmissions Related to Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure NRS 441V Professional Capstone March 1, 2014 Abstract Providing patients diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure effective teaching can eliminate reoccurring hospitalizations. Patients are discharged with CHF and readmitted within 30 days. The information provided will examine the process of enhancing patient knowledge and provide additional resources essential for effective health care management. Research

vanWalraven, C. (2012). Predicting the risk of unplanned readmission or death within 30 days of discharge after a heart failure hospitalization. American Heart Journal, 164(3). 365-372. Retrieved from: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/771215_print This article sought to find an appropriate model to predict the risk of unplanned heart failure readmissions. The primary outcome from chart reviews also included death of heart failure patients within 30 days of discharge. The study looked at Centers for Medicaid

My vision for this practicum project stemmed from recent reports of soaring readmission rates for Vanguard Hospital core measure patients; which include patients with a diagnosis of a myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and pneumonia. Preventing unnecessary readmissions for core measure patients was the topic of discussion at the monthly staff meeting that I attended. The Director of Nursing and Quality Improvement Coordinator led the discussion; which included, informing the staff

Teaching and Patient Outcomes The transition from acute care to home presents many concerning issues for patients, families, and the healthcare system. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2009), one in five patients experience preventable complications once discharged from the hospital. Complications experienced after discharge are a strong indication that patients are unable to manage their discharge plan (McBride & Andrews, 2013). As a result, patients are often in

incorporates medical centers, critical access hospitals, clinics, and laboratories spanning across Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. PeaceHealth operates medical centers in Ketchikan, Alaska, Ketchikan Medical Center, critical access, 25 beds, 29 long-term care beds, Cottage Grove, critical access, 14 beds. Eugene, Sacred Heart University District Hospital, 104 beds. Florence, Peace Harbor Medical Center, 21 beds, level IV trauma center, and Springfield, Oregon, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

incorporates medical centers, critical access hospitals, clinics, and laboratories spanning across Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. PeaceHealth operates medical centers in Ketchikan, Alaska, Ketchikan Medical Center, critical access, 25 beds, 29 long-term care beds, Cottage Grove, critical access, 14 beds. Eugene, Sacred Heart University District Hospital, 104 beds. Florence, Peace Harbor Medical Center, 21 beds, level IV trauma center, and Springfield, Oregon, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend

Decision Analysis James T. Onisk 4/29/2012 Table of Contents Situational Analysis Appendices External Analysis Appendix A: S.W.O.T. Analysis Appendix B: External Trend/Issue Analysis Appendix C: Environmental Trends/Issues Plot Appendix D: Stakeholder Map Appendix E: Service Area Profile Appendix F: Service Area Structural Analysis Appendix G: Service Area Competitor Analysis Appendix H: Critical Success Factor Analysis Appendix I: Mapping Competitors Appendix J: Synthesizing the Analysis Internal

Barbara Heard MSN 285637 Mentor: Ronda Arnold March 15, 2015 C159/UUT2 – POLICY, POLITICS & GLOBAL HEALTH TRENDS POLICY ANALYSIS TASK Introduction: This assignment requires that I develop and thoroughly analyze a public policy in order to advocate for one that improves the health of the public and/or the nursing profession globally (local, state, national or international). To do this, I must reflect on several aspects of being a policy maker within the nursing profession