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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

  • Infection after CHD surgery prolongs ICU, hospital stays

    Pediatric congenital heart disease patients who developed postoperative infections experienced notably longer hospital stays, extended ICU admissions, and increased need for mechanical ventilation, according to a retrospective study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. Infected patients had a median hospital stay of 18 days versus 12 days in the noninfected group, with similarly prolonged ICU and ventilation times. However, rates of in-hospital mortality did not differ significantly between groups. Cardiology Advisor (3/19) Learn More


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