Becker's Healthcare January 8, 2025
Lee Health Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Higgins, DNP, told Becker’s that the organization will continue to invest in home-based care, starting with its hospital-at-home program, which brings hospital-level treatment directly to patients’ homes.
The Fort Myers, Fla.-based health system launched the program at Gulf Coast Medical Center in November.
“Patients are really seeking care outside the walls of the hospital,” Dr. Higgins said. “We wanted to offer this to our consumers in our community, especially given the growing demand for care.”
The program has been live for 48 days and has served a total of 31 patients. Currently, the daily census averages around three patients, although the team anticipates growth, especially after the holiday period.
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