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Member Insight: Can CDI play a role in length of stay?
by TaraJo Gillerlain, MSN, RN, SMART, CRCR
Have you ever noticed how fashion trends make their way back around every few decades? The same thing happens with healthcare hot topics. It appears that the topic of length of stay (LOS) has made its comeback. You may wonder what role (if any) CDI specialists can play in LOS, given that they don’t place discharge orders. Let’s dive into LOS and see what impact CDI specialists might have.
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