Tag: Hospitals
Vertical Integration Linked to Reduction in Readmissions
Reduction in readmissions in four of six hospitals, with positive effect for limited number of conditions
CDC: Hospitalization Rates Stabilizing for Crohn’s Disease
Improvement from 1998 to 2004 which saw more than 4 percent increases in hospitalizations each year
Chronic Alarm Fatigue Key Determinant of Response Time
Study at a children's hospital evaluated response time to bedside alarms
Asymptomatic C. difficile Ups Risk for Other Hospital Patients
Amount of exposure to asymptomatic carriers increases risk of infection
Ruling Out Penicillin Allergy by Testing Inpatients Saves Money
Inpatient allergy testing led to change in antibiotic selection that was greater in intensive care unit
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks
Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents Can Be Reduced
Clinical and educational interventions can reduce hospitalizations among residents in nursing facilities
Shorter Length of Stay Tied to Earlier Readmission for Seniors
Risk of early readmission from post-acute care facility down with longer LOS at index hospitalization
Hospital Floors May Be Breeding Ground for Superbugs
Area often overlooked when it comes to infection control, researchers say
