Effects of a Pneumonia Pathway on Hospital Readmission Rates

Authors

Melissa Ash, Thomas Jefferson University
Brian Glynn, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Silvana Romeo, Thomas Jefferson University
Zenobia Black, Thomas Jefferson University
Ashley Adams, Thomas Jefferson University
Bridget Dutil, Thomas Jefferson University
Raymond Malloy, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Maribeth Kelly, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

12-2013

Comments

Presented at American Association of Respiratory Care in Anaheim California.

Abstract

There are inconsistencies in treating inpatients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and providing adequate post discharge follow-up contributing to significant hospital re-admission rates and increased healthcare costs. Will the use of a pneumonia pathway decrease hospital re-admissions and healthcare costs? Our null hypothesis for this study was that the use of a pneumonia care pathway will have no significant effect on hospital readmission rates.

Recommended Citation

Ash, Melissa; Glynn, Brian; Romeo, Silvana; Black, Zenobia; Adams, Ashley; Dutil, Bridget; Malloy, Raymond; and Kelly, Maribeth, "Effects of a Pneumonia Pathway on Hospital Readmission Rates" (2013). Department of Nursing papers and presentations. Paper 11.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/dnpp/11