Implementation of a Patient Discharge Class

UUH Burn Center admits ~350 pts/year & serves a large geographic area. Patients report challenges preparing for discharge. We identified that our patients would benefit from attending a class prior to discharge. We aimed to create a class centered on patients' needs. Methods: Our patient education resource is a Burn Care Guide for Patients & Families (BCG). The BCG explains burn treatment, team roles & psychosocial support. The BCG was the foundation for the class. We co-produced the class with stakeholders by interviewing survivors about their discharge experience & developed the content based on their responses. The class is taught by RNs, SWs, & PTs. We utilized existing resources to deploy the class. The class began in 2024 & is taught weekly. All team members are empowered to encourage patients to attend the class. A pre-class survey is given to the patient prior to the class & a post-class survey is given at the patient's first clinic appt after discharge. Class topics: things to expect, tips & tricks, insurance challenges, resources for support & time for questions. Results: One hundred thirty-three individuals have attended the class and thirty-one completed a post-class survey. Of those, 94% felt it was an effective class. Areas of improved effectiveness from the pre to post survey: Physical Therapy Preparation 71% to 87%, Wound Care Preparation 66% to 90% and Preparedness for Discharge 66% to 93%. We deployed a class that resulted in 93% of respondents feeling prepared for discharge. This is a 30% increase.