Adverse Events Are Common Among Neurologic Inpatients

In a healthcare environment that emphasizes high-value, high-quality, low-cost care delivery, adverse events (AEs) are a particular point of focus. Neurologic diseases are heterogeneous and particularly susceptible to variations in quality and cost of inpatient care. Understanding the frequency and type of AEs among neurologic inpatients is an important step in improving the care we deliver.

Using provincial health services data, investigators reviewed 177,612 admissions associated with 9 prespecified neurologic conditions to any of the 115 acute, subacute, psychiatric, and rehabilitation facilities in Alberta, Canada. Of these admissions, 19,595 (11%) were associated with one or more AEs. Compared with the other neurologic conditions, spina…