Brigham & Women's Hospital's hospice transition program increased hospice transitions from ED to 54.1% within 96 hours, linked to MOLST plans, improving end-of-life care.
Brigham & Women's Hospital implemented a new hospice transition program, leading to 54.1% of patients transitioning from ED to hospice within 96 hours, compared to 22.1% in the control period. A Medical Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) plan was associated with hospice transitions. This suggests that hospice transition programs can improve access to hospice care for patients with terminal illnesses, improving end-of-life care.
July 08, 2024
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