New tool predicts risk of hospital readmission for children before discharge
Published Date: 11/11/2022
Source: sciencedaily.com
Readily available electronic health record (EHR) data can be used to reliably identify readmission risk for children of all ages while they are still in the hospital, according to a new study. The newly developed and validated tool will be key in efforts to reduce hospitalizations within 30 days of discharge, which also should help free up scarce pediatric hospital beds.