Strategies for Reducing Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations in U.S.Long-Term Care Facilities and Implications for China
Xin Ran
Li Xueyu
Chai Peipei
Abstract：Based on discussing the U.S.strategies for reducing potentially preventable hospitalizations(PPHs)among elderly residents in long-term care facilities,the experiences are explored to provides insights for policy development in China.The U.S.has effectively lowered PPH rates and healthcare costs through a comprehensive long-term care service system,clinical interventions,and incentives.Analyzing the effectiveness and challenges of these measures suggests that China should conduct the reform by clarifying the roles of care institutions,strengthening incentive mechanisms,improving caregiver training,establishing evaluation systems,and enhancing data-driven decision support.It aims to develop a long-term care system tailored to China,reduce PPH rates,and improve the quality and efficiency of nursing services.
Keywords：potentially preventable hospitalizationslong-term nursing facilitieslong-term nursingUS
Publication Date：2024-10-05
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 91-96 )