Pharmacist Monitoring in an OPAT Program Can Lead to a Reduction in 30-Day Readmission Rates

A project to reengineer discharges reduces 30-day readmission rates.

A Texas hospital achieves improvement in its readmission rate by implementing Project RED.

The relationship between diabetes mellitus and 30-day readmission rates

BACKGROUND It is estimated that 9.3% of the population in the United States have diabetes mellitus (DM), 28% of which are undiagnosed. The high prevalence of DM makes it a common comorbid condition in hospitalized patients. In recent years, government agencies and healthcare systems have increasingly focused on 30-day readmission rates to determine the complexity of their patient populations an...

Early ID Outpatient Follow-up of OPAT Patients Reduces 30-day Readmission

Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disordered breathing in hospitalized cardiac patients: a reduction in 30-day hospital readmission rates.

BACKGROUND Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with significant cardiovascular sequelae and positive airway pressure (PAP) has been shown to improve heart failure and prevent the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in cardiac patients with sleep apnea. Patients who are hospitalized with cardiac conditions frequently have witnessed symptoms of SDB but often do not have a diagnosis of sl...

Effects of a comprehensive bariatric program implementation on 30-day readmission and 30-day ER/infusion clinic visit rates due to dehydration

Background: Program accreditation requires adherence to MBSAQIP standards to assist patient in making needed changes to his/her diet and lifestyle. However, literature provides conflicting information regarding the value of a comprehensive bariatric program accreditation and its effects on 30-day readmission and 30-day ER/infusion clinic visit due to dehydration development. Objectives: To exam...