Identifying Risks of Readmission in Patients with Dementia in SNF for Targeted Community-Based Palliative Consultation (QI644)
Dementia patients are at high risk for preventable hospital readmission. This population could benefit from expert consultation in SNF to reduce readmission rates. Community-based palliative medicine focusing on symptom management and goals of care in post-acute care facilities can lower unnecessary transitions, hospitalization, and emergency department visits; reduce length of stay; and lower Medicare expenditures.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Irma Duncan, Maria Cantu-Cooper Source Type: research
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