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Characteristics of Institutions Employing Nurse Navigators.
| Institution Features | Number of Institutions (n = 22) |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Tertiary Care Center | 16 |
| Critical Access Center* | 4 |
| Ambulatory Surgical Center | 2 |
| Region | |
| Midwest | 6 |
| Northeast | 3 |
| South | 5 |
| West | 8 |
| Setting | |
| Urban | 12 |
| Suburban | 5 |
| Rural | 5 |
| The Joint Commission Hip and Knee Replacement Certification Status | |
| Not Certified | 12 |
| Basic | 4 |
| Advanced | 6 |
Refers to small, rural hospitals providing emergency services and limited outpatient services
