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11. Conclusion: Strong Relationships between Readmission and Admission

Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions

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Conclusion: Strong Relationships between Readmission and Admission Rates

 

Rates30-day Hospital Readmission RateAmbulatory Sensitive Admit RateShort Term NH Resident Admit RateLong Term NH Resident Admit Rate
Ambulatory Sensitive Admit Rate0.63   
Short Term NH Resident Admit Rate0.88
.001		.65
.001		  
Long Term NH Resident dmit Rate.62
.001		.76
.001		.75
.001		 
Home Health Patient Admit Rate.45
.001		.62
.001		.51
.001		.58
.001


 

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Internet Citation: 11. Conclusion: Strong Relationships between Readmission and Admission: Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions. June 2009. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://archive.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/red/readmissions/readslide11.html

 

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