Hospital Readmission
Hospital Readmission occurs when a patient is admitted to a hospital again within a specified.
Definition
A Hospital Readmission occurs when a patient is admitted to a hospital again within a specified period after discharge, commonly within 30 days.
Why it matters
Reducing avoidable readmissions is a major goal of home health care and is monitored through CMS quality programs.
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