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The advanced knowledge and expertise of the Clinical Nurse Specialist make them especially suited for the multifaceted role of discharge planning coordinator to reduce length of stay and readmissions.
The advanced knowledge and expertise of the Clinical Nurse Specialist makes them well-suited for the multifaceted role of discharge planning coordinator to help reduce length of stay and readmission rates.
CNS-led discharge planning may shorten stays and cut readmissions; leaves open need for prospective trials before practice change.
Changes within the health care system have forced hospitals to address two objectives: reduction in the number of patients who exceed the mean length of stay, and reduction in readmission rates. Many health care organizations have turned to the discharge planning program for assistance in meeting these objectives. The development of a discharge planning program is extensive and multifaceted. For the program to be effective, the coordinator of the program requires expertise in various roles including administrator, practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher. Such a mission is especially suited for the advanced knowledge and expertise of the CNS.
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Joanne Kraenzle Schneider (1992) reported a review. Clinical Nurse Specialist as discharge planning coordinator was evaluated. The advanced knowledge and expertise of the Clinical Nurse Specialist make them especially suited for the multifaceted role of discharge planning coordinator to reduce length of stay and readmissions.
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