Imagine for a moment that you’re a patient with a chronic illness, stuck in the cycle of acute care. You’re sent back and forth from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility and back again. How do you feel? Do you recognize the medical team taking care of you? Do you keep having to repeat your history?
Moving between care settings can be confusing and stressful for patients – but it doesn’t have to be. Transitions of care provide opportunities for clinicians to engage in patient-centered care that prioritizes collaboration, communication and community to improve healthcare delivery.
How do transitions of care impact rehospitalization?
Healthcare must rise to this challenge to provide patient-centered care, particularly for patients with chronic conditions who may get trapped in a cycle of rehospitalization, which can negatively impact outcomes and quality of life.
Reduced rehospitalization not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces the cost of care and the overall cost of healthcare. Avoiding just one hospitalization makes a significant difference.
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