Protocol‐Driven Allied Health Post‐Discharge Transition Clinic to Reduce Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure

201548 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Erin Donaho · Four Seasons

Andrea C. Hall · Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Jennifer A. Gass · Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

MacArthur Elayda

Vei‐Vei Lee

Shreda Paire · Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Deborah E. Meyers · Memorial Hermann

Abstract

Protocol-driven postdischarge transition care delivered by allied health staff addressed multiple transition issues and was associated with a dramatic reduction in readmission rates.

Topics & Keywords

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Medication Adherence and Compliance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Heart Association

Volume 4, Issue 12

DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002296

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