Heart Healthy Bundle

South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, N.Y., focused on educating patients with chronic condistions to lower health care costs and improve those patients' quality of care. Leaders implemented the Heart Healthy Bundle which promotes self management by standarizing coaching methods and other patient education. Care providers also encouraged home care and nursing home referrrals

South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, N.Y., focused on educating patients with chronic condistions to lower health care costs and improve those patients' quality of care. Leaders implemented the Heart Healthy Bundle which promotes self management by standarizing coaching methods and other patient education. Care providers also encouraged home care and nursing home referrrals

This case study is part of the Healthcare Association of New York State's Triple Aim series--regular case studies highlighting how N.Y. hospital's are achieving better quality, lower costs and improved care.