Transitions of Care
SHM Converge
Survey offers a snapshot of nationwide COVID-19 discharge practices
More than one-quarter of sites (27%) gave little or no guidance for clinical discharge critera,” while 14% gave very specific detailed algorithms...
Clinical
In-hospital mobility impairment in older MI patients predicts postdischarge functional decline
Does in-hospital mobility of older patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction predict overall functional decline after discharge?
Clinical
Higher 10-day mortality of lower-acuity patients during times of increased ED crowding
Does ED crowding affect 10-day mortality for patients triaged as lower acuity who do not require inpatient hospitalization and are discharged home...
News
CMS launches hospital-at-home program to free up hospital capacity
The agency will be giving more flexibility to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to provide hospital-level care.
Clinical
Adverse events occur in LTC residents transitioning from hospital to nursing home
What are the frequency, severity, and preventability of adverse events occurring during the 45 days after hospitalization for residents of long-...
News
‘Hospital at home’ increases COVID capacity in large study
Atrium Health developed a “hospital at home” program for COVID patients and brought it online in just 2 weeks.
Clinical
Predicting patient risk of medication-related harm
Clinicians can calculate the risk of a patient suffering medication-related harm post-discharge.
Quality
AMA discharge linked to increased readmissions, discontinuity of care
What is the impact of discharge against medical advice (AMA) on 30-day readmission rates and outcomes on subsequent hospitalization?
Clinical
Inpatient opioid administration associated with postdischarge opioid use
Are inpatient opioid administration and inpatient opioid administration patterns associated with postdischarge opioid use in opioid-naive patients...
HM20 Virtual
Don’t discount discharge planning during pandemic
Attention to discharge is essential for maintaining staff and patient safety, especially in response to COVID-19.