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Shorter Stays, Better Care: Five Strategies for Reducing Length of Stay

Many hospitals struggle to meet their patients’ expected discharge dates. And longer stays mean higher costs, continued capacity issues, and diminished patient satisfaction.

But reducing length of stay (LOS) is more than just a matter of accelerating discharges. Hospitals must align operations, clinical processes, and patients’ needs for optimal care delivery.

In this article, Sandy Myerson, RN, and Corbin Pozar share five tactics to help hospitals achieve meaningful and sustainable reductions in LOS.

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Sandy Myerson, RN

Principal

Corbin Pozar

Senior Manager

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