Exam Preview for 1824: Discharges and Readmissions: How Can I Help?

Discharges and Readmissions: How Can I Help?

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following is a key factor in reducing readmissions? Teach back Discharge planning Appropriateness for discharge All of the above
2. What is the primary method of communication from acute care to post-acute care providers? Discharge summary Phone calls Fax Email
3. CMS uses the excess readmission ratio (ERR) to assess hospital performance in unplanned readmissions that happen within how many days from discharge? Within 30 days Within 60 days Within 90 days Within 120 days
4. Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic error? Patients receiving thorough medication counseling Patients discharged with prescriptions for necessary medications Patients receiving duplicate prescriptions of medications they already have at home but with a different name Patients receiving proper monitoring and follow-up for drug side effects
5. While recognizing that evidence for reducing readmissions is still evolving, ATS recommends: Empower pharmacists and respiratory therapists 7-10 day follow-up and home visit 24-hour post-discharge call All of the above