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Discharge Facilitation: An Innovative PNP Role.
Summary
Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) can improve hospital discharge efficiency. Implementing a PNP discharge coordinator role reduced patient discharge times and enhanced care coordination in a pediatric medical center.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Discharge
Background:
- Timely hospital discharges and minimizing readmissions are key healthcare priorities impacting provider reimbursement.
- Traditionally, resident physicians manage inpatient discharges in academic medical centers.
- The acute care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) role in discharge includes arranging follow-up, prescribing medications, and signing orders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on the nurse practitioner's role in discharge facilitation.
- To describe the implementation and impact of a novel PNP discharge coordinator role.
- To demonstrate improved discharge times at a pediatric medical center.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nurse practitioner discharge facilitation.
- Description of the creation of a PNP discharge coordinator role.
- Analysis of the impact of the role on discharge times.
Main Results:
- The PNP discharge coordinator role was successfully implemented.
- Improved discharge times were achieved following the role's implementation.
- Enhanced continuity of care and discharge teaching were facilitated.
Conclusions:
- The PNP discharge coordinator role is effective in improving discharge efficiency.
- PNPs are well-positioned to provide continuity of care and comprehensive discharge planning.
- This innovative role positively impacts healthcare delivery in pediatric settings.
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