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Hospitals help patients with care transition after discharge

September 9, 2016

The transition from hospital to home after discharge can be problematic for patients – particularly those who are frail or elderly. Just because a person’s been cleared to go home doesn’t mean he or she is completely healed, or ready to be left alone. That’s why some facilities are taking extra steps to make sure patients are adjusting well after hospital stays.

According to an article in Kaiser Health News, hospital-to-home programs have become more popular in a time where facilities are being held accountable for patient’s outcomes post-discharge.

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