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To reduce the need for hospital readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), coordinated efforts involving both inpatient and outpatient care are necessary. This can be achieved by using a checklist before discharge and by implementing outpatient COPD programs that continue patient education and provide rapid access to medical support if needed.
To read the full article, go to the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine: http://www.ccjm.org/past-issues/past-issue-single-view/can-we-reduce-the-risk-of-readmission-for-a-patient-with-an-exacerbation-of-copd/672eef4193c2e7f41583df25cd94b29b.html.
To reduce the need for hospital readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), coordinated efforts involving both inpatient and outpatient care are necessary. This can be achieved by using a checklist before discharge and by implementing outpatient COPD programs that continue patient education and provide rapid access to medical support if needed.
To read the full article, go to the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine: http://www.ccjm.org/past-issues/past-issue-single-view/can-we-reduce-the-risk-of-readmission-for-a-patient-with-an-exacerbation-of-copd/672eef4193c2e7f41583df25cd94b29b.html.
To reduce the need for hospital readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), coordinated efforts involving both inpatient and outpatient care are necessary. This can be achieved by using a checklist before discharge and by implementing outpatient COPD programs that continue patient education and provide rapid access to medical support if needed.
To read the full article, go to the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine: http://www.ccjm.org/past-issues/past-issue-single-view/can-we-reduce-the-risk-of-readmission-for-a-patient-with-an-exacerbation-of-copd/672eef4193c2e7f41583df25cd94b29b.html.