31. Other AHRQ-funded Tools that may Help Reduce Avoidable Readmission
Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions
Text version of slide presentation.
Other AHRQ-funded Tools that may Help Reduce Avoidable Readmissions
- Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (H-CAHPS) (especially domains 5 and 9):
- Explaining about medications.
- Information on recovery at home.
Variation in Florida Hospital Scores on these Items
| Explain Meds | Give Info on Recovery at Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 33% | 64% |
| 25th % | 48% | 74% |
| 50th % | 53% | 77% |
| 75th % | 57% | 80% |
| Maximum | 72% | 94% |
Page last reviewed June 2009
Internet Citation: 31. Other AHRQ-funded Tools that may Help Reduce Avoidable Readmission: Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions.
June 2009. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://archive.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/red/readmissions/readslide31.html
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