Mortality and Length of Stay Implications of Deterioration-Associated Transfer to the Intensive Care Unit over Different Time Frames

Background: Quality improvement initiatives in the acute care setting often target reduction of mortality and length of stay (LOS). Unplanned care escalations are associated with increased mortality risk and prolonged LOS, but may be precipitated by different factors, including appropriate triage, b...

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Main Authors: Kathy W Belk, Joseph Beals, Samantha J McInnis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Health Services Insights
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/11786329241312877
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