—A type 2 diabetes patient develops hyperglycemia hospital admission for pneumonia. What steps should be taken upon his discharge to outpatient care? Reviewed by Clifton Jackness, MD, Attending ...

Mismatches between standard discharge and expert recommendations are linked to worse functional outcomes and higher 3-month ...

A new study reinforces the importance of discharge preparation and transition to home planning. NICU discharge readiness is defined as the "masterful attainment of technical skills and knowledge, ...

Patients given transitional care before and during discharge from hospital – such as joint discharge planning follow up visits or phone calls - are less likely to be readmitted according to University ...

Implantable devices account for a significant portion of procedure costs: 44% for joint replacement, 39% for spine fusion, and 59% for CRM. Device prices and patient length of stay vary widely across ...

The use of clinical decision support for hospital discharge disposition was associated with a reduction in spending and readmissions without negatively affecting emergency department use. Objectives: ...