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Readmission Risk after COVID-19 Hospitalization: A Moderation Analysis by Vital Signs

Objective: Readmission to the hospital after hospitalization with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Hospital clinicians may identify the presence of a patient’s comorbid conditions, overall severity of illness, and clinical status at discharge as risk factors for readmission. Objective data are lacking to support…

Posted in: 30-day readmission 2 COVID-19 55 discharge 5 mortality 38

Original Article

CME Article: Retrospective Analysis of the Effect of Postdischarge Telephone Calls by Hospitalists on Improvement of Patient Satisfaction and Readmission Rates

Objectives: The influence of postdischarge telephone call interventions preventing hospital readmissions is unclear. A novel approach of the discharging hospitalist providing this intervention may improve overall patient satisfaction. Our objective was to assess the impact of postdischarge telephone calls from discharging hospitalists on readmissions and patients’ ratings of hospital care…

Posted in: 30-day readmission 2 delivery of health care 2 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems 2 patient satisfaction 12
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