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Process Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Project to Decrease Hospital Readmissions From Skilled Nursing

Thomas P Meehan1, Daniel J Qazi2, Thomas J Van Hoof3

  • 1Qualidigm, Wethersfield, CT; Department of Health Sciences, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, North Haven, CT.

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Quality Improvement support in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) successfully established quality infrastructure and implemented tools but showed mixed results in reducing hospital readmissions. Further support is needed to overcome engagement challenges.

Keywords:
Skilled nursing facilityprocess evaluationquality improvement

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Geriatric Care
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) face challenges in reducing preventable hospital readmissions.
  • Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) provide support to SNFs to enhance care quality.
  • Reducing hospital readmissions is a key goal for improving post-acute care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of Quality Improvement (QI) support provided by a QIO to SNFs.
  • To assess the effectiveness of QI initiatives in decreasing hospital readmissions from SNFs.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators in implementing QI interventions within SNFs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, mixed-method process evaluation of a QI project in five Connecticut SNFs.
  • Interventions included training and technical assistance from QIO staff using Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers (INTERACT) tools.
  • Data collected on QI structure, processes, outcomes (30-day readmission rates), and perceived barriers.

Main Results:

  • QI Committees were established, and INTERACT tools were implemented across all participating SNFs.
  • Hospital readmission rates decreased in only two of the five facilities.
  • Challenges included engaging busy SNF staff and leadership in QI activities; additional support was deemed necessary.

Conclusions:

  • The QI support yielded mixed clinical results but highlighted opportunities for improving recruitment and technical assistance.
  • Process evaluation identified key areas for enhancing future QI projects in SNFs.
  • Recommendations are provided for optimizing QIO support and QI implementation in similar settings.