Webinar to Preview California’s Approach to Readmissions Reduction
A webinar demonstrating best practices in reducing readmissions is scheduled for Sept. 11, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Titled Readmissions Reduction – The California Approach, the statewide program is presented by Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO), Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG), California Hospital Association (CHA), and HASC with the following objectives:
- Learn how hospitals in the BOOST Readmissions Reduction Collaborative drastically reduced readmission rates.
- Analyze your own data and prevent readmission penalties by accessing tools offered by your QIO – Health Services Advisory Group.
- Tap into resources through the California Hospital Engagement Network.
Featured experts in quality and patient safety from across California will include Julia Slininger, RN, BS, CPHQ, VP, Quality & Patient Safety, HASC; Jennifer Wieckowski, MSG, Program Director, Care Transitions, HSAG; Chad Vargas, BS, Clinical Project Manager, Care Transitions, HSAG; and Ann Marie Giusto, RN, BA, BS, CPHQ, MPP, VP, Quality, California Hospital Association.
Staff from hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and community based organizations, including quality directors, case management directors, nurse leaders, readmissions team leaders, and QualityNet administrators, are especially invited to attend.
