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J Pediatr Health Care · Sep 2020
Evaluation of Discharge Coordinators and Their Effect on Discharge Efficiency and Preparedness.
- Kacee D Logsdon and Jeanne M Little.
- J Pediatr Health Care. 2020 Sep 1; 34 (5): 435-441.
IntroductionA discharge coordinator role was evaluated to determine if it resulted in more discharges before noon, decreased length of stay, and prepared families for self-care at home.MethodThis evaluation took place at a pediatric cardiac care unit. Discharges before noon, reasons for delays, and length of stay were analyzed before and after the discharge coordinator role. Parental knowledge assessments were completed a week after discharge. A nursing survey measured satisfaction with the patient discharge process.ResultsRates of discharge before noon increased (31.68% vs. 44.39%) and length of stay decreased (97.16 vs. 85.24 hr) with a discharge coordinator. Parental knowledge assessment revealed fewer deficits, and nurses were satisfied.DiscussionA dedicated person to coordinate patient discharge needs can improve discharge efficiency and increase the likelihood of successful self-care at home. Further evaluation is needed to determine how this role impacts readmission.Copyright © 2020 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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