articleAnnals of Internal MedicineFeb 3, 2009Closed access

A Reengineered Hospital Discharge Program to Decrease Rehospitalization

BWBrian W. JackVKVeerappa K. ChettyDADavid AnthonyJLJeffrey L. GreenwaldGMGail M. Sanchez

Boston Medical Center

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Abstract

Background

Emergency department visits and rehospitalization are common after hospital discharge.

Objective

To test the effects of an intervention designed to minimize hospital utilization after discharge.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Emergency department
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Emergency medicine
  • Pharmacist
  • Randomization
  • Preparedness
  • Pharmacy
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