HCA 240 Assignment 4, Transitional Care Application Scenario

This study source was downloaded by 100000849840424 from CourseHero.com on 01 -02-2023 09:12:50 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/29915829/Assignment -4-Transitional -Care -Scenariodocx/ Student name HCA -240 Transitional Care Scenario The financial impact on the transitional care organization may be at a significate decreased overall reimbursement rate. The facility currently has a five -star rating from the Department of Health and Commission on Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The development of a hospital associated, preventable infection decreases the facility’s standing with Medicare reimbursement. However, with the history of quality services and high patient satisfaction rates, the facility will be able to recover from this occurrence relatively quickly. Offset cost from patients discharged prior the initially anticipated stay. When a patient transitions from a hospital to a skilled care nursing facility there is usually an action plan in place. Prior to discharge is necessary for the facility to recognize and demonstrate that health care services can be provided. In the scenario a patient has developed a new infection. The facility has skilled staff and physician who will monitor the patient’s health care needs. After evaluation of the situation the plan may be to provide a higher level of acuity on newly admitted patients. Decrease the nurse to patient ratio when there is a new admission. The administrator is responsible for performance of the facility and recognizing efficiency. Providing the set standard of quality, cost effective care will increase reimbursement rates in both private and government payers. An administrator understands that not meeting the