American Association for Respiratory Care

Utilize the Respiratory Care Department to Reduce COPD Readmissions

Hospitals researching ways to reduce COPD readmissions are finding that they can achieve profitable gains when empowering their respiratory care department to lead the way.

In the video “Reducing Unplanned Hospital Readmissions: An Opportunity for the Respiratory Therapist,” featuring Stephen F. Jencks MD, the American Association for Respiratory Care highlights the blueprint, strategies and analysis used by respiratory care departments to successfully reduce COPD readmissions.

Watch and share this video with VPs, COOs, Directors and Respiratory Care Managers to turn net losses or penalty threats into achievable net gains.

The video features:

• Readmissions expert Stephen F. Jencks MD, who outlines strategies to reduce COPD readmissions
• Real-life examples of reducing expenses from a net loss to a net gain
• Step-by-step plans to reduce COPD readmissions and cut misallocated expenses for COPD patients