Hospital readmission of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is common
and costly with increasing public attention over the past decade, particularly in light of the …

Hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge is an important quality measure given that
it represents a potentially preventable adverse outcome. Approximately, 20% of Medicare …

BACKGROUND Unplanned 30‐day hospital readmissions are an important measure of
hospital quality and a focus of national regulations. Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) play an …

Hospital readmissions have long served as an indicator of patient recovery and the
effectiveness of care. The present study examines the Hospital Readmissions Reduction …

Background Hospital readmissions from skilled nursing facilities (SNF s) are common.
Previous research has not examined how assessments of avoidable readmissions differ …

Purpose of the Study A structured interview was conducted with Medicare patients
readmitted to a private, tertiary teaching hospital from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to …

Objective To determine if implementation of Project Re-Engineered Discharge (RED),
designed for hospitals but adapted for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), reduces hospital …

Objectives The main objective was to investigate the applicability and effectiveness of
quality improvement initiatives in decreasing the rate of avoidable 30-day, skilled nursing …

Objective: We explored post–Affordable Care Act hospital and skilled nursing facility (SNF)
perspectives in discharge and admission practices. Method: Interviews were conducted with …

Background Many adults are discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) prior to returning
home from the hospital. Patient characteristics and factors that can help to prevent …