Identifying Potentially Avoidable Hospital Admissions From Canadian Long-Term Care Facilities

200984 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Gary Teare · Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences

Colleen J. Maxwell · University of Calgary

Abstract

Changes to the original list of ACSCs led to more hospitalizations being categorized as potentially avoidable. Significant variation between LTC facilities and over time in our PAH indicator may identify areas for improvement in preventive services and continuity of care for LTC residents.

Topics & Keywords

Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Chronic Disease Management Strategies Frailty in Older Adults

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Care

Volume 47, Issue 2, pp. 250-254

DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0b013e3181847588

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