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Discharge planning assessment tool

American Nurse

Shorten delays, improve safety, reduce costs Takeaways: Hospital discharge delays can result in patient safety issues, reduced patient satisfaction, and increased costs. An assessment tool that goes into effect at admission can help the patient and healthcare team prepare for discharge. Confirm the patient’s pharmacy.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Primed to Help Bridge Physician Shortage

Nurse.com

“States with FPA demonstrate a proven track record for increasing accessibility and patient satisfaction, while maintaining excellent care quality and outcomes,” Kapu said in a release. Kapu also voiced support for states that continue to seek FPA.

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The Future of Hospital at Home

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Prior to the pandemic a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pilot study yielded positive results with respect to hospital readmission rates and follow-up emergency department visits. The ACHAH model appears to be a feasible alternative to traditional inpatient acute care that can improve quality of care and patient satisfaction.

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What You Need To Know About Value-Based Payment Models

Relias

For example, less than 20% of Medicare spending is currently value-based. But momentum will continue, since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in 2021 that it plans to transition fully to value-based reimbursement by 2030. It was largely unsuccessful because it deprioritized quality and patient satisfaction.

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Partnering With Hospitals Can Boost SNF Referrals

Relias

One approach that hospital officials are using to manage the readmission risk and avoid Medicare penalties is establishing a preferred SNF network. Hospital and SNF providers and clinicians then work closely to manage post-acute care and improve patient outcomes after discharge.

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The Value of Nursing

American Nurse

Raise the professional values of nurses to increase job satisfaction and to offer high-quality care to increase patientssatisfaction with care. The concept of value, which was introduced in 2006, aligns care with how patients experience their health (Teisberg et al., link] Dall, T. J, Seifert, R. . & Teisberg, E.,