Preventing avoidable rehospitalizations by understanding the characteristics of "frequent fliers"

Barbara J. Mulder; Huey Ming Tzeng; Nancy D. Vecchioni

doi:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e318229fddc

Preventing avoidable rehospitalizations by understanding the characteristics of "frequent fliers"

Barbara J. Mulder, Huey Ming Tzeng, Nancy D. Vecchioni

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Abstract

This project used chart review to evaluate 22 patients labeled as "frequent fliers," each with 4 to 8 readmissions over a 6-month period at a Michigan community hospital. The goal was to identify whether the 4 key elements identified by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement for reducing rehospitalization had been put into place for these patients. It found that a clear discharge plan was only documented for 15 (68%) of the 22 patients. Better coordinated care is warranted.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	77-82
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0b013e318229fddc
State	Published - Jan 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

discharge planning
hospitalization
patient discharge
patient readmission

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General Nursing

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