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Review
. 2015 Mar;50(1):123-37.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2014.10.010. Epub 2014 Dec 13.

Preventing 30-day readmissions

Sherri Stevens  1
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Review

Preventing 30-day readmissions

Sherri Stevens. Nurs Clin North Am. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Preventing 30-day readmissions to hospitals is a top priority in the era of health care reform. New regulations will be costly to health care facilities because of payment guidelines. The most frequently readmitted medical conditions are acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia. The transition from the hospital and into the home has been classified as a vulnerable time for many patients. During this time of transition patients may fail to fully understand their discharge instructions. Ineffective communication, low health literacy, and compliance issues contribute to readmissions. Telehealth and the use of technology may be used to prevent some readmissions.

Keywords: Compliance; Discharge teaching; Health literacy; Readmissions; Telehealth.

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