Authors

  1. Heeke, Sheila DNP, RN, FNP-BC
  2. Wood, Felecia DSN, RN, CNL
  3. Schuck, Jennifer MBA, LMSW

Abstract

A task force at a multihospital health care system partnered with home health agencies to improve gaps during the discharge transition process. A standardized order template for home health nursing and remote telemonitoring was developed to decrease discrepancies in communication between hospital health care providers and home health nurses caring for patients with heart failure. Pilot results showed significantly improved communication with no readmissions, using the order template.