Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Readmissions Following Hospitalization for Infection in Children With or Without Medical Complexity.
To describe the prevalence and characteristics of infection-related readmissions in children and to identify opportunities for readmission reduction and estimate associated cost savings. ⋯ Readmissions following hospitalizations for infection in children vary significantly by infection type. To improve hospital resource use for infections, future preventative measures may prioritize children with complex chronic conditions and those with specific diagnoses (eg, respiratory illnesses).