PATH ALONG unknown readmission info

A little known factor in the high hospital readmission rates is the role of the emergency room.  Specifically how many discharged consumers have symptoms treated in the emergency room and go home in less than 30 days post discharge. 

Seven days post discharge a consumer enters the emergency room of the hospital and receives medications, fluids through an IV, a meal and a review of diagnosis specific instructions.  The patient is not admitted, simply treated as an outpatient and sent home.  This does not count as a hospital readmission. 

This is care and treatment health system planners would like to see occur in the clinic office of the primary medical doctor.  Both public (Medicare and Medicaid) and private health insurance plan organizations recognize this visit can be performed in the clinic setting for less cost than an emergency room visit.

The objective of today's readmission reduction strategies is to connect the patient with the appropriate service provider at the proper time.  Wisconsin's PATH ALONG model incorporates delivery and settings of provision as a portion of the inpatient service.  Combining medical plan of care guidance with individualized delivery solutions to achieve a measure of engagement that results in a healthy readmission free outcome.

PATH ALONG staff partner with the senior to develop post hospital discharge activities that can produce the most favorable results.  An ongoing model of support that delivers a flexible aspect that insures the inclusion of patient preference.  A pragmatic service with copyright content to impel a consistent level of care assurance.

Wisconsin's PATH ALONG model supports the senior with a hospital stay to help prevent a readmission.  PATH ALONG connects with the hospital emergency department to facilitate a rapid home with support (www.homecarepath.com)  option.  This can help the hospital manage the utilization of outpatient observational stays.  The take home message is PATH ALONG addresses the ER connection as a way to reduce readmission rates.

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