Authors

  1. Steckbeck, Julia BSN, RN
  2. McBain, Christi BS, CPC, COC, CCS
  3. Terrien, Kerry L. MHA, CPC, CEMC
  4. Isom, David BS
  5. Stadler, Daniel MD
  6. Stahl, James E. MD, CM, MPH
  7. Batsis, John A. MD, FACP, AGSF

Abstract

We implemented a transitional care management service led by a nurse care manager. An interdisciplinary team developed a workflow using a Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle for contacting patients. Of the 146 (97.9%) eligible patients, 143 (97.9%) had a phone call within 48 hours. There were 84 of 120 (70.0%) and 117 of 120 (97.5%) attendance rates of those attending visits within 7 and 14 days. A care manager-led workflow was successfully and easily implemented within a primary care practice.