A Quality Improvement Intervention Bundle to Reduce 30-Day Pediatric Readmissions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pediatric hospital readmissions can represent gaps in care quality between discharge and follow-up, including social factors not typically addressed by hospitals. This study aimed to reduce the 30-day pediatric readmission rate on 2 general pediatric services through an intervention to enhance care spanning the hospital stay, discharge, and follow-up process.

Methods

A multidisciplinary team developed an intervention bundle based on a needs assessment and evidence-based models of transitional care. The intervention included pre-discharge planning with a transition coordinator, screening and intervention for adverse social determinants of health (SDH), medication reconciliation after discharge, communication with the primary care provider, access to a hospital-ba

SUBMITTER: deJong NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7190252 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature