Background: Persons with opioid use disorders (OUD) represent a disproportionately high percentage of hospitalized patients, have greater lengths of stay and readmissions, can incur higher costs, and are at greater risk of drug-related death immediately post-discharge. Further, despite the availability of effective medications for OUD, patients often are not offered treatment during the inpatient encounter. […]

Background: Transition from an acute care setting to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or home is ripe with opportunities for poor communication. Changes in medications, lack of understanding about disease processes, and inadequate discharge teaching make patients vulnerable. Misunderstanding or lack of recognition can result in a readmission. Thus, 30‐day readmissions to the hospital are […]