Table 1 Baseline patient characteristics (N = 847)
|  | Audited (N = 468) | Not Audited (N = 379) |
|---|---|---|
Number of separations | 664 | 560 |
Age, mean (SD) (years) | 77.9 (±10.4) | 77.7 (±10.2) |
Female (%) | 345 (52%) | 308 (55%) |
Severity of CHF based on DRG code | ||
 F62A | 236 (36%) | 202 (36%) |
 F62B | 428 (64%) | 358 (64%) |
Discharge destination | ||
 Private residence | 530 (80%) | 421 (75%) |
 Aged care facility | 34 (5%) | 24 (4%) |
 Transfer to other healthcare facility | 95 (14%) | 67 (12%) |