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This analysis examines the reasons for discharge delays for patients in inpatient psychiatric hospital care.
To better understand how often and why Minnesotans are unable to access mental health care in the most appropriate settings, the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) commissioned a pilot study to track the number of ‘potentially avoidable days’ mental and behavioral health patients spend admitted to inpatient hospital units. For more information about MHA’s work in this area, please go to: http://www.mnhospitals.org/policy-advocacy/priority-issues/mental-health
This analysis examines the reasons for discharge delays for patients in inpatient psychiatric hospital care.
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