The PMC reviewed relevant performance measures and makes the following recommendations.
July 2018 version of printable recommendations.
Post-Discharge Appointment for Heart Failure Patients
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, discharged from an inpatient facility to ambulatory care or home health care with a principal discharge diagnosis of heart failure for whom a follow up appointment was scheduled and documented prior to discharge (as specified).
Date Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2018
Post-Discharge Appointment for Heart Failure Patients
Patients for whom a follow-up appointment for an office or home health visit for management of heart failure was scheduled within 7 days post-discharge and documented including location, date, and time.
Date Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2018