Wisconsin PATH ALONG Readmission Reduction Quality Improvement

Wisconsin's PATH ALONG is a readmission reduction quality improvement model.  Trademarked with detailed specifics under copyright and available to serve the south central Wisconsin community.  Research driven to incorporate evidence based results in to the models delivery of service.

The PATH ALONG approach involves interaction that helps providers comprehend drivers of a repetitive emergency room visit loop.  Repetitive ER visits are not listed as readmissions but can speak to quality.  The returning to the emergency department is the patients way of saying more help is needed. 

The PATH ALONG model defines structure that allows inpatient staff to effectively identify persons at high risk for a hospital readmission.  Readmission can be defined as a patient admitted to a hospital within 30 days after being discharged from an earlier hospital stay.   The 30 days post discharge from a hospital setting is a period of time containing elements of general risk.   When a discharged patient has a history of readmission the risk increases.  Knowing how and when to refer is critical. 

The PATH ALONG model employs an integrative design that improves coordination and communication among the varied providers.  This service lifts the health care delivery system to a functional level and improves the quality of care across the community being served.  Model specifics focus on pertinent information the patient will need from the many participating departments to successfully transition to the desired level of independence. 

The PATH ALONG model improves access to the supportive care todays hospital population needs to maintain health.  The PATH ALONG model manages condition change through enhanced communication to support patients returning to a skilled nursing facility or residential assisted living dwelling.  PATH ALONG is an evidence based model with 3 defined services to help the hospitalist fulfill their continuity of care role.  The focus is on care filled transitions. 

Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule service.  Email lkutzke@homecarepath.onmicrosoft.com 
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