AN EXAMINATION OF THE MOST FREQUENT ADVERSE EVENTS IN HOME CARE AGENCIES

While home care agencies and surveyors can access individual agency adverse event reports, there has been little reported on common profiles across agencies. This study examined adverse event reports from participating Ohio and Michigan agencies to provide descriptive information regarding the most frequent adverse events. Additionally, a discussion of the potential impact and uses of these reports is presented.

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