Staying Put! Strategies to Reduce Avoidable Hospital Transfers from Nursing Homes
Unplanned hospital readmissions and emergency department (ED) visits from nursing homes pose a significant challenge in healthcare. Unplanned transfers frequently reveal gaps in care or signal a need for better processes and resident management. This resource package offers an overview of the factors contributing to hospital transfers along with evidence-based, data-driven strategies to implement proactive care, enhance care coordination, and address the underlying health conditions that commonly result in hospitalizations. These strategies aim to enhance the quality of care while minimizing unplanned hospital readmissions and ED visits.