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35% of SNF Patients Have Depression: 7 Ways to Catch It

35% of SNF Patients Have Depression: 7 Ways to Catch It

Between 25 and 35 percent of skilled nursing facility patients arrive with clinically significant depression, yet most facilities still lack consistent admission screening. Here are seven ways to close the gap before it costs you a readmission.

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