Authors

  1. Shermont, Herminia MSN, RN, NE-BC
  2. Pignataro, Shelly MSN, RN
  3. Humphrey, Kate MD, MPH, CPS
  4. Bukoye, Bolanle MSPH, CPHQ

Abstract

The authors describe a quality improvement initiative aimed at decreasing unplanned 7- and 30-day readmission rates in an urban, pediatric, tertiary care hospital. A stepwise approach was used to disseminate the pilot initiative across 16 inpatient units. Use of a teach-back methodology combined with a discharge bundle resulted in an 8% reduction in 7-day readmission and 10% reduction in 30-day readmission over 16 months.