Characteristics of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Discharged and Experiencing Same-Hospital Readmission

Evidence suggests that potential health complications after COVID19 illness might require ongoing clinical care. This study discusses risk factors for readmissions including age> 65 years, presence of certain chronic conditions, hospitalizations within the 3 months preceding the first COVID-19 hospitalization and discharge to a skilled nursing facility or with home health care Understanding the frequency of, and potential reasons for readmission after a COVID-19 hospitalization can inform clinical practice, discharge disposition decision, and public health priorities, such as health care resource planning.