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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

  • Analysis links corticosteroids to reduced mortality risks

    A meta-analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that low-dose, short-course corticosteroids reduced short-term mortality by 27% in patients with severe pneumonia and by 23% in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. The analysis of 20 studies involving 3,459 patients found no increase in infection-related complications from corticosteroid use. However, the analysis found that long-term mortality benefits are uncertain. MedPage Today (free registration) (12/1) Learn More


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