Economics of implementing an early deterioration detection solution for general care patients at a US hospital.

Early deterioration detection solutions (EDDS) assist in identifying patients at risk of clinical decline to enable a timely response. This study estimates the costs and outcomes before and after implementation of an EDDS at a US hospital for general care patients. Results show average costs per discharge and average length of stay were significantly reduced after implementation. Complications, in-hospital mortality and 30-day all-cause re-admissions were similar in the two time periods.