Term: Newborn Readmission

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-06-21

Definition:

A hospital readmission of a newborn that occurs between one to 28 days after discharge from the birth hospital stay.

Related terms 

• Neonatal Hospital Readmission
• Newborn
• Newborn Readmission Rate
• Newborn Separation Abstract

References 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Brownell M, Star L, Murdock N, Campbell R, Phillips-Beck W, Meade C, Au W, Schultz J, Bowes JM, Cochrane B. Our Children, Our Future: The Health and Well-being of First Nations Children in Manitoba. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2020. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)