The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has developed Common Format–Readmissions Version 0.1 Beta to allow hospitals to aggregate data that describes patients and the circumstances of readmissions.
These include factors such as:
• Actions taken at the index hospitalization to prevent a readmission
• Risk factors for readmission
• Length of stay
• Presence of an adverse event
• Location of discharge setting
The Common Formats are intended to provide a standard language, definitions, technical requirements and reporting specifications that healthcare providers can use to collect patient safety event information. By using Common Format—Readmissions Version 0.1 Beta, hospitals can identify factors associated with unnecessary readmissions.
AHRQ has contracted with the National Quality Forum to assist with gathering and analyzing feedback. To view and comment on the Common Format, click here.
These include factors such as:
• Actions taken at the index hospitalization to prevent a readmission
• Risk factors for readmission
• Length of stay
• Presence of an adverse event
• Location of discharge setting
The Common Formats are intended to provide a standard language, definitions, technical requirements and reporting specifications that healthcare providers can use to collect patient safety event information. By using Common Format—Readmissions Version 0.1 Beta, hospitals can identify factors associated with unnecessary readmissions.
AHRQ has contracted with the National Quality Forum to assist with gathering and analyzing feedback. To view and comment on the Common Format, click here.
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