Fact Based List:

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice: 5 Risk Factors For Unplanned Readmissions

  1. Chronic cardiovascular condition
  2. Chronic pulmonary condition
  3. High number of previous emergency department visits
  4. Discharge on Friday
  5. Long length of hospital stay

Source: Fierce Healthcare, August 19, 2015
Source URL: http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/5-factors-indicate-pat...