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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Short-Stay Nursing Home Residents Readmitted within 30 Days of Hospital Discharge to Nursing Home
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Measurement Period: 2012
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Percent of newly admitted nursing home residents (never been in a facility before) who are rehospitalized within 30 days of being discharged to nursing home.
Why is this important?
Discharged patients should enter an environment where their medical needs are looked after.
Percent of Residents
| Hospital Referral Region | Source | Measurement Period | Percent of Residents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Commonwealth Fund
Maintained By: MiHIA
Filed under: Health / Older Adults, Clinical Care, Older Adults