of Medicare patients are rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge, (with an average cost of $17,700 per readmission).
higher odds of 30-day readmission among malnourished patients.
reduction in 30-day readmissions with nutrition interventions compared to standard care.
At Morrison, nutrition support is integrated into discharge planning early and carried through the transition of care.
Dietitians identify nutrition-related risk, provide personalized education, and align discharge guidance with the broader care plan. This coordination helps ensure patients leave prepared, supported, and positioned for a smoother recovery beyond the hospital.
Clinical Nutrition Expertise Across Care Transitions
Our Discharge Planning Toolkit facilitates the transition from hospital to home by providing care teams with nutrition risk and health equity screening resources, systematic workflows, and customized nutrition interventions.
This toolkit enables early identification of at-risk patients, promotes continuity of care, and supports improved clinical outcomes, contributing to reduced readmission rates and compliance with CMS regulatory requirements.
Oral nutrition supplementation (ONS) plays a critical role in discharge planning by improving nutritional intake, reducing hospital length of stay, and lowering the risk of readmission. When included in discharge instructions and care plans, ONS ensures continuity of nutrition support beyond hospitalization, empowering patients to recover more effectively at home and reducing healthcare costs.
Morrison’s Malnutrition Program strengthens discharge planning by ensuring early interventions to patients at risk of malnutrition.
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) tailor their interventions, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and educate patients and caregivers. This proactive approach improves continuity of care, reduces readmissions, and supports better recovery outcomes.
Access to RDNs in the outpatient settings or via our telehealth program ensures continuity of nutrition care after discharge, supporting recovery, reducing readmissions, and empowering patients to manage their health at home.
Whether through virtual consultations, remote monitoring, or family-inclusive education, dietitians provide timely, personalized guidance that bridges the gap between the hospital and home.
Diet liberalization enhances discharge planning by promoting greater nutritional intake during hospitalization, which supports healing and reduces the risk of readmission.
By minimizing unnecessary dietary restrictions, patients are more likely to eat, maintain energy balance, and transition more smoothly to home. This patient-centered approach not only improves satisfaction and clinical outcomes, but also ensures continuity of care beyond discharge.
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