There is one clinical trial.
This prospective cohort study seeks to determine if the ECHO-CT program, a healthcare videoconferencing program, can improve clinical outcomes while reducing cost and resource utilization when expanded to a community hospital setting. Data will be analyzed on the facility level and patient level.
From the MDS (variable codes in parentheses), including rates of dehydration (J1550C), internal bleeding (J1550D), falls (J1800), anti-psychotic medication use (N0400A), delirium (C1300), surgical wound infections (I2500 and M1040E), pressure ulcers (M0210), and uncontrolled pain (J0850).. Health Care Cost. --- M1040E ---
Description: Number of hospital readmissions over 30 day period among participating SNF sites
Measure: 30-Day Readmission Rates Time: 30-DaysDescription: Includes average length of stay in the facility
Measure: Health Care Utilization Time: up to 90 daysDescription: From the MDS (variable codes in parentheses), including rates of dehydration (J1550C), internal bleeding (J1550D), falls (J1800), anti-psychotic medication use (N0400A), delirium (C1300), surgical wound infections (I2500 and M1040E), pressure ulcers (M0210), and uncontrolled pain (J0850).
Measure: Incidence of Adverse Clinical Conditions Time: 30 DaysDescription: Total 30-day Medicare costs for fee-for-service patients.
Measure: Health Care Cost Time: 30-days