INTERVENTION TO REDUCE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS AND IMPROVE FOLLOW-UP CARE FOR ASTHMA IN AN INNER-CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

PURPOSE: Although asthma attacks are often preventable many patients still seek care in the emergency department (ED) setting. Appropriate follow up care, management, and education are crucial to reduce ED visits. Our project sought to break the cycle of recurrent emergency care by assisting patients into preventative care...