RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Buckley, Rita
T1 VA Facility Upgrades Continuity of Mental Health Care
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 44
SP 14
OP 15
DO 10.1177/155989771444011
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/44/14.abstract
AB The beneficial effects of postdischarge follow-up after inpatient hospitalizations have been documented, as has increased recidivism from lack of such care after discharge. Using this literature for evidence-based research, this article discusses a system-wide postdischarge initiative at the Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System to improve con-tinuity of care.