Preparing for Discharge in Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Supported Patients

Discharge and Readmissions After Ventricular Assist Device Placement in the US Pediatric Hospitals: A Collaboration in ACTION

“…26 As part of improving care for this group, a recent survey of ACTION centers showed that most already have a standardized approach to discharge preparation and teaching. 27 Overall, this analysis demonstrates the current performance of a group of active pediatric VAD centers in the United States. The next steps to improve pediatric VAD outcomes include optimizing inpatient post-VAD care to facilitate safe discharge and shorten length of stay, research into timely and effective outpatient care that minimizes readmissions, and confirm that improvements in VAD management ultimately lead to better waitlist and posttransplant outcomes.…”