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Reducing pediatric readmissions : using a discharge bundle combined with teach-back methodology / Herminia Shermont, Shelly Pignataro, Kate Humphrey, Bolanle Bukoye

By: Series: Journal of Nursing Care Quality. 31 : 3, page 224-232 Publication details: July-September 2016Content type:
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Subject(s): Summary: The authors describe a quality improvement initiative aimed at decreasing unplanned 7- and 30-day readmission rates in an urban, pediatric, tertiary care hospital. A stepwise approach was used to disseminate the pilot initiative across 16 inpatient units. Use of a teach-back methodology combined with a discharge bundle resulted in an 8% reduction in 7-day readmission and 10% reduction in 30-day readmission over 16 months.
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The authors describe a quality improvement initiative aimed at decreasing unplanned 7- and 30-day readmission rates in an urban, pediatric, tertiary care hospital. A stepwise approach was used to disseminate the pilot initiative across 16 inpatient units. Use of a teach-back methodology combined with a discharge bundle resulted in an 8% reduction in 7-day readmission and 10% reduction in 30-day readmission over 16 months.

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