Project Details

Reduce Readmissions of Frail Elderly Patients to Acute Care

Project Status: complete

HSDA: Northern Interior

Community: Quesnel

Physician Lead: Fine, Jon

Aim Statement / Goal

Reduce readmission rates of frail elderly patients to Acute Care by 50% by April 2019.

Description

To identify early in the admission those patients who are at high risk for readmission. Once identified patients will be provided enhanced discharge planning to ensure a coordinated and supported transition from acute care to the community.

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