Under a Medicare program called "Pay for Performance" (P4P), a facility's reimbursement is based on quality of care provided. What is one quality measure on which great emphasis is being placed?
A) Nosocomial infections
B) Fall prevention
C) Fire safety
D) Hospital readmission
D
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Although all of the above are concerns, great emphasis is currently being placed on prevention of hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge.
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