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How CMS’ TEAM Initiative Helps Prevent Surgical Readmissions With Better Wound Care

Relias

Patients unplanned returns to the hospital after discharge drive up costs, disrupt recovery, and reflect gaps in care. Under HRRP, hospitals received financial penalties if their readmission rates exceeded the national average a move that drove greater attention to discharge protocols and transitional care.

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2024 Professional Reading List

Nurses Advocates

Each year, I cover new books written by Nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals impacting healthcare. They are: A Practical Guide to Acute Care Case Management: The Day to Day “How To Be An Acute Care Case Manager” Resource.