Relative contributions of hospital versus skilled nursing facility quality on patient outcomes.

Published in: BMJ quality & safety (2020)

The association between SNF quality and patient outcomes was larger than the association between hospital quality and patient outcomes among postacute care patients. Holding postacute care providers accountable for their quality may be an effective strategy to improve SNF quality.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
palliative care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
emergency department
newly diagnosed
mental health
acute care
affordable care act
drug induced