Publications by authors named "Suzanne Upfield"
Am J Health Syst Pharm
July 2015
Article Synopsis
- A transitions-of-care program was developed at Providence St. Peter Hospital to help heart failure patients avoid readmission and improve care satisfaction.
- The program involved pharmacists and medical staff conducting thorough medication reviews at both admission and discharge, providing counseling, and monitoring patient's medication regimens throughout their hospital stay.
- As a result, the program enhanced compliance with treatment measures, reduced readmission rates, improved patient satisfaction, and saved approximately $5,652 in costs for each avoided readmission.
