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Hospitals
Types of ResourcesProgram Manager: Paul Smith, RN, BSN
423-778-6815
Fax: 423-778-6590
[email protected]
The Erlanger Care Transitions program helps patients with chronic conditions successfully transition from the hospital to greater independence, understanding, and ability to care for themselves. Through education and encouragement, we help you “own and be in control of your diagnosis.” Our goal is to help patients and families leave the hospital with increased peace of mind – and lower chances of being readmitted.
We Provide Education and Follow-Up for:
- Congestive heart failure (primary or secondary)
- Heart attack (acute myocardial infarction)
- Pneumonia
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD – primary or secondary)
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
After discharge, we provide three follow-up calls within 30 days—checking if prescriptions are filled, medications are taken, and appointments are kept.
Patient Resources
- How Well Are You Managing Your Heart Attack (acute myocardial infarction)?
- How Well Are You Managing Your Pneumonia?
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