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Working Together to Root Out ReadmissionsAs Hospitals and health systems face growing internal and external pressures to reduce avoidable readmissions. In New Hampshire, more than 22 hospitals are sharing ideas and best practices to root out the problem. Check out their story as part of ongoing coverage of the HRET Hospital Engagement Network. |
Five planning strategies that will help health care leaders to address the human factors that lead to hospital readmissions.
1 . Plan for Success and Failure
2. Tinker and Troubleshoot
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Source: H&HN Daily, May 30, 2013
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