Sentences with phrase «hospital readmissions because»

In the study, black children had a 1.5 times higher frequency of hospital readmissions because of Crohn's disease compared to white children.

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Now consider that literally TENS OF THOUSANDS of American newborns are readmitted to the hospital each year, costing HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of healthcare dollars because breastfeeding doubles the risk of newborn hospital readmission.

Important causes of readmissions to address are: Errors in hospital and transition care; Low threshold for admission and readmission; Premature discharge because of pressure to vacate hospital beds.

«If nothing is done to try and curb CDI rates, healthcare systems may stand to face financial penalties because of high rates of hospital - acquired CDI and CDI - related readmissions for CMS - reportable conditions,» said Dr. Chopra.

Data for 8 control mothers were eliminated from analyses because of an extended PICU stay of > 21 days (30 days)(n = 1), readmission to the PICU before hospital discharge (n = 5), a planned admission (n = 1), or death (n = 1).