Athens Aging Network: Why Hospital Discharge Policies are Changing and How it Impacts You

Join the Athens Aging Network in a panel discussion on the recently passed Georgia Caregiver's Act and how this new law will impact you and your loved ones.

Panelists include:

~ Cynthia Bray; Director of Care Management at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
~ Sandra Epps, Director of Home Health at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
~ Yvette Campbell, MSN, RN-BC, CCM, Director of Case Management, St. Mary's Healthcare System
~ Dr. Rebecca Swick, CRM Program Director, St. Mary's Healthcare System

The Georgia Caregiver's Act ensures that:
* Patients can identify a caregiver upon admission to the hospital
* The identified caregiver is notified of the plan to discharge the patient home and
* The caregiver is given live instruction and training on the medical and nursing tasks to be performed at home

In 2021, more than half of Georgia's hospitals were penalized for excessive patient readmissions. The Georgia Caregivers Act could help prevent these costly hospital readmissions.