Coordination and continuity of health care during a movement from one healthcare setting to another or home, between health care practitioners and settings as their condition changes
Especially important for older adults and their caregivers
Poor “handoff” can result in adverse events, low satisfaction with care, and high rehospitalization rates
Here are some definitions of transitional care. It is the coordination and continuity of care from one hospital setting to another or home. It encompasses many services and environments to promote patients' safe and timely transfer from one level of care to another. Transitional care is especially important for the older population with multiple chronic conditions. Poor handoffs can result in adverse events, low satisfaction, and high rehospitalizations. Discharging patients from the hospital is a complex process with many challenges.
Over 35 million hospital discharges annually in the US
The cost of unplanned readmissions is $15-20 billion annually
(Jencks et al., 2009)
There are over 35 million hospital discharges annually in the U.S. The cost of unplanned readmission is 15 to $20 billion annually.
Vrati Doshi is the Respiratory Programs Director at Integrated Respiratory Solutions. She graduated with her Master of Science in Respiratory Care from Rush University Chicago. She currently builds and executes chronic disease management programs for the post-acute population with the goal to reduce hospital readmission rate while managing a team of respiratory therapists.
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