Preventing Unnecessary Hospital Admissions and Readmissions

Course overview

Unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions are associated with a negative impact on the patient’s quality of life. This process of unnecessary admissions and readmissions is referred to in many terms, including bounce back, frequent flyer, re-hospitalization, and readmission. For patients, an unnecessary admission or readmission to the hospital can lead to the development of cognitive, emotional, and physical complications. Beyond the impact on the patient’s quality of life, the financial impact can be significant for insurance payers. Frontline caregivers play a significant role in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions. This course discusses the problem with unnecessary hospital admissions, how to recognize when readmissions are unnecessary and effective prevention methods.