All-Cause 30-Day Readmission and Mortality: How the Health of Community Affects Magnet® Performance. (April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamadi, Hanadi Y.; Boamah, Sheila; Apatu, Emma; Tafili, Aurora; Spaulding, Aaron
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing administration. Volume 53:issue 4(2023)
• Page Start: 234
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2023-04
• Subjects: Nursing services -- Administration -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001275
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-0443

Abstract

Abstract : OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether Magnet ® and non-Magnet hospitals differ in the occurrence of 30-day readmission and mortality rates among the Medicare population when considering community health factors. BACKGROUND: Magnet hospitals have shown favorable outcomes regarding 30-day readmission and mortality; however, previous research has not evaluated whether the hospital community influences the likelihood of the patient being readmitted to a hospital or how Magnet facilities may mitigate potential mortality risks. METHOD: This study used a cross-sectional study design of 1791 hospitals using a propensity score matching technique to compare Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals with similar hospital and community characteristics. RESULTS: Results reveal no differences in readmission scores between Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. When considering mortality scores, Magnet hospitals had better performance for pneumonia, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared with non-Magnet hospitals. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that there may be universal efforts to improve overall readmission rates taken by hospitals to minimize potential penalties and maximize patient outcomes.