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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

  • Drug resistance complicates Aspergillus treatment

    Fungal infections, particularly those caused by Aspergillus fumigatus, are becoming harder to treat as resistance to drugs increases, according to research published in The Lancet Microbe. The study found that patients are often infected with more than one strain of the fungus, some of which have different resistance genes, complicating treatment. Most resistance stems from agricultural use of fungicides, which share molecular targets with antifungal drugs. NBC News (7/9) Learn More


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