Risk Factors for Congestive Chart Failure

Does the patient have many serious medical problems?

Has the patient had a prolonged hospital stay?

Is care provided by multiple specialists focused only on their specialty?

Is there a physician directing and coordinating the patient's care?

Is there continuity in nursing care ?

Has the patient had multiple transfers?

Does the clerical staff effectively prune the chart?

Is there a clear organization to the medical record?

Are there poorly designed computer-generated reports?

Does the hospital administration place its priorities elsewhere?