| Patient education program slashes ED readmissions. | |
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PMID: 19391284 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Boston University Medical Center's ED saw 30% fewer readmits after the implementation of a new patient education discharge program. The program has several key elements that contributed to its success, including: Customized booklets for each patient, with information specific to their disease or injury, their medications, and follow-up appointments. Charts in which patients can track important data, such as their blood sugar levels. Contact by a pharmacist two to four days after discharge to reinforce the key education messages. |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: ED management : the monthly update on emergency department management Volume: 21 ISSN: 1044-9167 ISO Abbreviation: ED Manag Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
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Created Date: 2009-04-24 Completed Date: 2009-06-23 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9425690 Medline TA: ED Manag Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 42-3 Citation Subset: H |
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Boston Emergency Service, Hospital / organization & administration, utilization* Hospitals, University Humans Pamphlets Patient Discharge Patient Education as Topic / organization & administration* Patient Readmission / trends* |
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