Feasibility and Safety of Early Home Transfer for Surgical Patients

A cohort study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a hospital at home (HAH) program for surgical patients. The study included 325 patients who underwent various surgeries and were transferred to the HAH unit. Results showed that overall escalation of care during HAH occurred in 7.3% of patients, with a 7% 30-day readmission rate. Most adverse events were managed at home, and there were no deaths. Patients with HAH were discharged three days earlier than the usual pathway, saving a total of 1,551 bed-days.