| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652849 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Our findings suggest that patient risk profiles only account for a fraction of hospital variation in pneumonia rates; enhanced understanding of other contributory factors (eg, processes of care) is required to lessen the likelihood of such nosocomial infections.
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Authors
Alexander A. MD, J. Scott MD, Derek D. PhD, Jeffrey P. MD, Richard L. MD, Min PhD, Roland A. PhD, Steven D. MD, MBA, Rachel S. MPH, Steven F. MD, Astrid LMSW, Sara K. MD, David M. MD, Donald S. PhD,