Agee, J. (2017). Reducing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 30-day readmissions: A nurse-led evidence-based quality improvement project.   

Agee, J. (2017). Reducing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 30-day readmissions: A nurse-led evidence-based quality improvement project.   JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 47(1), 35-40

In October 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded readmission penalties to include those patients admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. Patient education is a key component in preventing readmission.

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Initial Discussion Post:

What is a priority teaching intervention that the nurse must implement for these patients and how will it play a role in preventing readmission?

Identify a member of the interprofessional team and a teaching point that they can contribute to the teaching plan.