Problem
Identify some of the major causes of hospital readmissions and the role of the gerontological nurse in improving and preventing readmissions. Read the following article on "The Prevention of Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure." The Prevention of Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure (nih gov).
In this discussion the following will be address:
• Summarize the contents of the article: The Prevention of Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure. Be sure to include the: who, what, and why (be specific) For example: what population is affected and why. What are the key stakeholders involved. What are the goals to improve the issue can be only a summary. use examples.
• What are some of interventions addressed in your text and evidence-based resources that can be used to prevent hospital readmissions. Use additional sources to support your work.
• What care setting interest in your future role as a nurse (pediatrics vs adults, outpatient vs inpatient vs community) and why? please use a professional writing style. Identify articles that provide information on your area of interest (what is the patient population, why type of illness/disease specialty care is required, what nursing training is required).