A Partnership to Reduce Patient Readmission

After being discharged from the hospital, some patients with complex social and medical needs return repeatedly to the emergency department. Today we hear from a critical access hospital in Oregon and its innovative partnership with its ambulance service. Chief administration officer (CAO) Jason Hawkins from PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence, Oregon and Chris Martin, critical care paramedic for the Western Lane Ambulance District discuss their partnership to address barriers to recovery.