Verify CABG Patients are Started on an ACEI, Beta-Blocker, and Statin

May 2015

You'll see more focus on med choices after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery...to improve care and reduce hospital readmissions.

Starting in 2017, Medicare will cut payments if your hospital has excess 30-day CABG readmissions. Your hospital is already tracking these data.

Follow the new Am Heart Assn recommendations to ensure peri-op CABG med regimens are optimized...and help prevent readmissions.

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Table of Contents

Readmissions Verify CABG Patients are Started on an ACEI, Beta-Blocker, and Statin
New Drugs Reduce Ceftazidime/Avibactam Doses in Renal Insufficiency
Insomnia Verify Patients Aren't Automatically Sent Home on Sleep Meds
Obesity & Weight Loss Watch for Flucuating Opioid Needs in Patients on Contrave at Home
Cardiology Be Aware Statin Guidelines Don't Include Younger or Older Patients
COPD Watch For GI Effects in Roflumilast Patients
Kidney Stones Educate Patients on Liquid and Calcium Intake to Prevent Kidney Stones
Cultural Awareness Recognize That Nodding Doesn't Always Mean "I Agree"
Wound Care Use Foam Dressings for Heavily Draining Ulcers
IBS Verify Correct Lubiprostone Dose for IBS Patients
Sleep Disorders Suggest Pre-Shift Naps Before Night Shift
Antibiotics Use Actual Body Weight When Calculating Vancomycin Loading Doses