News for Healthier Living

Initiative Standardizes Evaluation of ICU Discharge Readiness

A pilot protocol in the medical ICU at a Chicago hospital incorporated the National Early Warning Score into assessing patients' readiness for discharge to other units. Use of the NEWS tool helped reduce bounce-back readmissions while providing clarity and supporting collaboration among the team.

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