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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

  • Vitamin D deficiency tied to respiratory infection risk

    A study using UK Biobank data linked very low vitamin D levels to an increased risk of hospital admission for respiratory tract infections, with patients at less than 15 nmol/L of vitamin D 33% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections than those whose levels were greater than 75 nmol/L. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the association was consistent across ethnic groups, but the researchers noted that the study is observational and does not prove causation. European Medical Journal (1/26) Learn More


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