Transitional care

reducing readmissions in stroke patients

Reducing readmissions in stroke patients

Stroke readmissions are multifaceted and complex. In addition to recognizing risk factors for recurrent stroke, nurses should focus on impacting potentially preventable readmission complications such as medication adherence…

Transitional care can reduce hospital readmissions

Avoidable hospital admissions are a key patient safety and quality concern. A significant cause of preventable readmissions is poor communication and coordination of care during transitions. Transitions between…
advanced skill

Transitional care nurse role

Collaboration improves outcomes. Mrs. C, an 81-year-old widow with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and diabetes, is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. This active…
reducing readmissions in stroke patients

Reducing readmissions in stroke patients

Stroke readmissions are multifaceted and complex. In addition to recognizing risk factors for recurrent stroke, nurses should focus on impacting potentially preventable readmission complications…
advanced skill

Transitional care nurse role

Collaboration improves outcomes. Mrs. C, an 81-year-old widow with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and diabetes, is admitted to the hospital…

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