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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

  • Hospital-acquired infections dropped 27% from 2015 to 2023

    Hospital-acquired infections at US facilities decreased 27% from 2015 to 2023, primarily because of declines in Clostridioides difficile infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections and central catheter-associated bloodstream infections, according to CDC data. However, the study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found room for improvement in surgical site infections and nonventilator-associated pneumonia. MedPage Today (free registration) (7/15) Learn More


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