Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

November 9, 2020

Characteristics of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Discharged and Experiencing Same-Hospital Readmission — United States, March–August 2020

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Among 106,543 patients discharged after hospitalization for COVID-19 in the US between March–July 2020, 9,504 (9%) experienced at least one readmission to the same hospital within 2 months of discharge, including 1,667 (2%) who were readmitted more than once. The median interval from discharge to first readmission was 8 days (IQR 3–20 days). Risk factors for readmission included white race, age ≥65 years, presence of certain chronic conditions, hospitalization within 3 months preceding initial hospitalization, and discharge to a skilled nursing facility or with home health care. 

Lavery et al. (Nov 9, 2020). Characteristics of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Discharged and Experiencing Same-Hospital Readmission — United States, March–August 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6945e2