Hospital Readmissions

Hospital readmissions refer to patients being admitted to the hospital again within a certain time frame after their initial discharge. This often happens due to complications, inadequate follow-up care, or insufficient recovery support. High readmission rates can indicate problems in healthcare quality, communication, or patient education. Reducing these rates is important, as frequent readmissions can lead to increased healthcare costs and can negatively affect patient health outcomes. Efforts to lower readmission rates focus on improving post-discharge care, ensuring patients understand their treatment plans, and providing necessary resources for recovery at home.