Key result
RED program implementation links to improved 30-day readmission rates in ~80% of hospitals.
Why the study?
The Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) program has been shown to decrease hospital reutilization, but the implementation process across multiple hospitals was not well studied.
Does the Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) program reduce 30-day readmission rates in participating hospitals?
Population
10 hospitals from different regions of the United States
Comparison
Pre-RED implementation vs post-RED implementation
Design
Observational study with interviews and readmission outcome comparison
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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May support RED in hospitals with engaged teams; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Observational (n=10)
Yes
Does the Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) program reduce 30-day readmission rates in participating hospitals?
Implementation of the Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) program, supported by engaged leadership and multidisciplinary teams, can successfully reduce 30-day hospital readmissions.
Mitchell et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Hospital readmissions (n=10). Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) program vs. Pre-RED implementation was evaluated on 30-day readmission rates. Implementation of the Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) program led to 8 out of 10 participating hospitals reporting an improvement in 30-day readmission rates.
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