Decreasing 30-day readmission rates.

Cynthia Lacker

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Decreasing 30-day readmission rates.

November 16, 2011

Lacker C. Am J Nurs. 2011;111(11):65-69.

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Analyzing data from the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Reporting System, this commentary identifies contributing factors to readmissions and suggests tactics to prevent them.

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