Avoidable Hospitalization
Hospital admission that could potentially have been prevented through timely assessment.
Definition
An Avoidable Hospitalization is a hospital admission that could potentially have been prevented through timely assessment, early intervention, medication management, patient education, or coordinated home health care.
Why it matters
Reducing avoidable hospitalizations improves patient outcomes and lowers overall healthcare costs.
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