Readmissions, Complications & Deaths at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Published on August 25, 2014

Readmissions, Complications & Death at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Patients who are admitted to the hospital for treatment of medical problems sometimes get other serious injuries, complications, or conditions, and may even die. Some patients may experience problems soon after they are discharged and need to be admitted to the hospital again. These events can often be prevented if hospitals follow best practices for treating patients.

Returning to the hospital for unplanned care disrupts patients' lives, increases their risk of harmful events like healthcare-associated infections, and costs more money. Hospitals that give high quality care can keep patients from returning to the hospital and reduce their stay if they have to come back.

Reviewed by Bronson Patient Safety & Quality on July 12, 2021