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Preventing readmissions through transitional care.

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FREQUENT HOSPITAL readmissions of patients with heart failure and other chronic and advanced illnesses aren't acceptable in today's healthcare environment. Not only are readmissions an indicator of suboptimal care, they… Click to show full abstract

FREQUENT HOSPITAL readmissions of patients with heart failure and other chronic and advanced illnesses aren't acceptable in today's healthcare environment. Not only are readmissions an indicator of suboptimal care, they also cause unnecessary expense because hospitals are penalized for “prev

Keywords: readmissions transitional; care; transitional care; preventing readmissions

Journal Title: Nursing
Year Published: 2017

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