| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871785 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This sequentially updated model of postoperative LOS can be used by the discharge planning team to identify both patients imminently ready for discharge and patients with a high likelihood of nonhome discharge, with the goals of decreasing unnecessary hospital days, managing patients' expectations, and engaging patients early in the discharge process.
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Authors
Michael Z. MD, MBA, Gregory MD, MS, Jiayan ScD, Jeevanantham PhD, Michael W. PhD, Wael K. MD, Eugene H. MD, Douglas R. MD,