Project Boost -

A central component of the project is the , which identifies patients at high risk for adverse events after discharge based on eight specific factors: P roblems with medications. P sychological (e.g., depression). P rincipal diagnosis (e.g., COPD, heart failure). P hysical limitations. P oor health literacy. P atient support (lack of a caregiver). P rior hospitalizations. P alliative care needs. Implementation Strategy

: Preparing families and caregivers for the transition to home. Project Boost

: Improving the efficiency and communication of the interdisciplinary provider team. Key Interventions: The "8P" Tool A central component of the project is the