Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
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J Pediatr Health Care · Sep 2020
Evaluation of Discharge Coordinators and Their Effect on Discharge Efficiency and Preparedness.
A 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. ⋯ A 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.