A hospital's quality professional notices a high 30-day readmission rate for patients with chronic obstructive...

Detailed Explanation:

Evaluating post-discharge instructions is a targeted intervention that can directly address one of the common causes of readmissions, particularly for chronic conditions like COPD.

Option A: Evaluate the post-discharge instructions for patients with COPD

Ensuring thatpatients receive clear, actionable instructions for managing COPD post-discharge can help reduce readmissions by improving self-management and understanding of follow-up care.

Option B: Use hot-spotting to identify COPD patients needing case management

This may be useful but should follow an evaluation of post-discharge protocols to identify initial improvements.

Options C and D:

Sharing data and conducting tracers may help assess general discharge practices but are less targeted for addressingimmediate patient education and support needs.