Risks predicting prolonged hospital discharge boarding in a regional acute care hospital

Risks predicting prolonged hospital discharge boarding in a regional acute care hospital

Abstract Background Prolonged hospital discharge boarding can impact patient flow resulting in upstream Emergency Department crowding. We aim to determine the risks predicting prolonged hospital discharge boarding and their direct and indirect effects on patient flow. Methods Retrospective review of...

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Main Authors: Sajid A. Shaikh, Richard D. Robinson, Radhika Cheeti, Shyamanand Rath, Chad D. Cowden, Frank Rosinia, Nestor R. Zenarosa, Hao Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Hospital discharge
Boarding time
Disposition
Consultation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-2879-2

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