What trustees need to know about complex case discharge delays

Hospitals across New York and the nation have reported an alarming rise in patients who become caught in limbo in emergency departments and inpatient units for weeks, months and even years after they are medically ready for discharge. Trustees need to understand this issue to be able to discuss it in the boardroom and advocate for their organizations. Explore the March edition of Trends, which highlights takeaways from HANYS’ complex case discharge delay data-collection pilot and white paper.