Table 1 Implementation of Transitional Care Strategies and Activities in U.S. Hospitals
Transitional Care Strategies | Hospitals Implementing (N = 370) |
|---|---|
Transition Summary for Patients and Family Caregivers | 78.0% |
Timely Follow-up | 70.5% |
Urgent Care Plan | 70.5% |
Interdisciplinary Approach | 69.1% |
Transition Team | 64.9% |
Shared Decisions | 61.4% |
Referral to Community Services | 60.3% |
Identify High Risk Patients and Intervene | 38.0% |
Medication Reconciliation | 37.4% |
Teach Back | 36.1% |
Care Coordination | 33.7% |
Timely Exchange of Critical Patient Information among Providers | 22.4% |
Patient and Family Caregiver Transitional Care Needs Assessment | 14.0% |