Preventable harms considered were central line-associated bloodstream infections, pressure ulcers, ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, patient falls, venous thromboembolism and adverse events during the birthing process.
While preventable harms decreased, hospital readmissions remained stagnant at about 14 percent, according to the report.
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