A California children's hospital cut readmission rates for pediatric heart surgery patients by checking health literacy early and adjusting discharge instructions.
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Health literacy initiative improves discharge education, readmission rates

Pediatric Heart Surgery Patients Focus
Health Literacy Assessment At Admission Method
Reduced Readmission Rates Outcome
Higher Caregiver Satisfaction Benefit
Reduced readmission rates
Improved caregiver satisfaction