Impact of Cohorting, Rounding, and Case Management support on Hospital Stay and Readmission Rates
BMJ Open Quality
23 May 2024
Impact of geographical cohorting, multidisciplinary rounding, and incremental case management support on hospital length of stay and readmission rates: a propensity weighted analysis
A retrospective study at Duke University Hospital published in the BMJ Open Quality peer-reviewed journal found that a bundled intervention of geographical cohorting, twice daily multidisciplinary rounds with information from their GE HealthCare Command Center software, and incremental case management support resulted in a 16-17% decrease in LOS. Other outcomes include a reduction in 30-day readmission rates and some evidence of improved accuracy of estimated discharge dates. The authors attribute the improvements to better care team communication and coordination.