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HF readmission QI — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModeratePreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, BiostatisticsHF readmission QIUSMLE Step 3

A hospital wants to reduce 30-day readmissions for heart failure. Chart review shows many patients leave without weight monitoring instructions, medication reconciliation, or early outpatient appointments. Which of the following is the most appropriate quality improvement measure?

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Correct answer: C — Implement standardized discharge checklist with early follow-up scheduling

A standardized discharge process targeting known failures can reduce readmissions and is measurable for QI.

Reference: AHRQ patient safety network, https://psnet.ahrq.gov/