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Enhancing Inpatient Mental Health Transitions: Strategies for Reducing Readmission Rates

This presentation by Chris Walker, MSN, RN, MHA, explores effective strategies to enhance transitions in inpatient mental health settings. Focusing on patient and family engagement, it discusses key methods such as the teach-back method, health literacy improvement, and comprehensive transition planning. Key to the discussion are medication management practices, including medication reconciliation and availability, as well as post-discharge follow-up via phone calls and appointment scheduling. Case studies reveal a significant reduction in readmission rates, from 12.25% in FY 2012 to 9.32% in FY 2013.

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Enhancing Inpatient Mental Health Transitions: Strategies for Reducing Readmission Rates

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  1. TRANSITION SUPPORT Chris Walker, MSN, RN, MHA Director Inpatient Mental Health Units/Behavioral Access Nurses

  2. Readmission rates • FY 2012 = 12.25%

  3. Patient/family engagement & activation • Family support • Teach back method • Health literacy • Releases of information

  4. Medication management • Medication reconciliation • Patient medication list • Medication availability • Patient agreement and understanding

  5. Comprehensive transition planning • Transition plan

  6. Care transition support • Follow-up appointment • Community resources • Follow-up phone call

  7. Transition communication • Hand off communication • Discharge summary

  8. Readmission rate • FY 2013 = 9.32%

  9. Questions???

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