Monroe County Hospital Achieving Outcomes
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Description
Examines the gains made by Monroe County Hospital,
located in Monroeville, Alabama, as part of the Small Rural
Hospital Transition project. During the project, the
35-bed prospective payment system (PPS) hospital focused on
improving patient education and transitions of care,
integrating pharmacists, implementing bedside reporting,
and reducing readmission rates. The changes have resulted
in improved community engagement and prepared MCH for
value-based purchasing.
Date
04/2017
Type
Document
Organization
National Rural Health Resource Center
Tagged as
Healthcare business and finance · Healthcare quality · Hospitals · Alabama