The organizational requirements for implementing the COPD QBP have highlighted areas where improvements in integration are necessary in order to provide better care for COPD patients. While in hospital COPD patients receive a high standard of care, however there is a lack of consistent and effective preparation of patients for discharge. Increasing the proportion of COPD patients who receive appropriate discharge education and ensuring these patients are followed-up with community based resources is a priority for the organization. Readmission rates for COPD patients are high and improving these processes are intended to help reduce avoidable readmissions among these patients, thereby improving patients quality of life and improving their self-management capabilities.