Table 4.
Discharge outcomes
| Discharge disposition* | Short-stay (n=206) | Nonshort-stay (n=613) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 152 (74.5) | 321 (55.1) | <0.0001 |
| Hospice (home or facility) | 12 (5.9) | 56 (9.6) | |
| Long-term acute care | 2 (0.98) | 15 (2.6) | |
| Skilled nursing facility | 20 (9.8) | 117 (20.1) | |
| Acute rehabilitation | 5 (2.5) | 44 (7.6) | |
| AMA or elopement | 8 (3.9) | 14 (2.4) | |
| Other/unknown | 5 (2.5) | 16 (2.7) | |
| Hospital mortality** | 2 (0.97) | 30 (4.9) | 0.01 |
*Denominator for % includes only survivors to hospital discharge, **Excludes non-survivors of ICU stay. AMA: Against medical advice