Table 4.

Reasons for Preventable Unplanned Rehospitalization within 30 Days of Initial Discharge (N = 9)

Communication had been better between inpatient and outpatient/inpatient rehabilitation providers	3 (33.3%)
An alternative medical regimen had been prescribed at discharge	2 (22.2%)
The patient had an outpatient physician/advanced practioner assessment prior to being admitted	1 (11.1%)
The patient had better understood his or her follow-up instructions	1 (11.1%)
The patient had a clinical parameter addressed during their index hospitalization	1 (11.1%)
Other	1 (11.1%)
The patient had adequate support at home	0 (0.0%)
The patient had received prescribed medications	0 (0.0%)
The patient had been compliant with his or her medication regimen	0 (0.0%)