Home Health Care News November 27, 2024
Research has indicated that patients needing care prefer to receive it in their homes rather than in a hospital setting. Health care models like Hospital at Home (HaH) facilitate this preference, but how do providers ensure that patients’ homes are safe for delivering these services?
For this evolution to be successful, homes must adapt. They must be designed and modified to meet residents’ changing health care needs, as the boundaries between health care facilities and homes become less distinct.
Assessing patient eligibility for home-based care is a critical first step. Understanding the patient’s environment and family dynamics is crucial. Discovering these factors often requires a thorough assessment, which serves as a fact-finding mission.
“All patients admitted to the brick-and-mortar hospital...
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