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Hospital to Home

 

The Hospital to Home (H2H) Initiative is a resource for hospitals and cardiovascular care providers committed to improving transitions from hospital to "home" and reduce their risk of federal penalties associated with high readmission rates.

Projects

Self-contained improvement projects that include a goal statement, success metrics, a tool kit, an assessment, and 3 webinars (evidence, tools, lessons learned) that provide participants with recommended strategies and tools to achieve small, attainable goals in their organization.

  • See You in 7

    The goal of the H2H SY7 Challenge is for all patients discharged with a diagnosis of HF/AMI to have a follow-up appointment scheduled/cardiac rehab referral made within 7 days of hospital discharge.

  • Mind Your Meds

    The goal of the H2H MM Challenge is for clinicians and patients discharged with a diagnosis of HF/MI to work together and ensure optimal medication management.

  • Signs and Symptoms

    The goal of the H2H S&S Challenge is to activate patients to recognize early warning signs and have a plan to address them.


News And Research

  • Heart failure hospitalizations rise among under-65 adults

    A study in JACC: Heart Failure shows that the heart failure hospitalization rate increased among people younger than 65 from 2010 to 2022, while the rate declined for older individuals. The study, which analyzed more than 14 million inpatient records, suggests that improved treatment for older adults and a rise in cardiometabolic risk factors among younger adults may explain the trend. "These findings highlight that younger adults may be experiencing a growing disease burden," noted Dr. Boback Ziaeian of the University of California, Los Angeles. He added that the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected the number of hospitalizations for heart failure. Medscape (5/4) Learn More


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