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At risk care plans: a way to reduce readmissions and adverse events.

Bahle J, Majercik C, Ludwick R, Bukosky H, Frase D. J Nurs Care Qual. 2014 Dec 10; [Epub ahead of print].

This commentary describes one hospital's effort to decrease readmissions and adverse events involving inpatients at risk for falls. The authors describe the development and initiation of a targeted care plan that included enhancing care coordination, teamwork, and communication of specialized care needs.

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