Becker's Healthcare April 24, 2024
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health launched a hospital-at-home program thanks to a $2.7 million donation.
The health system rolled out the program in March at its coastal North Carolina region, and said the ideal patient is one likely to need four days or fewer of inpatient care.
“We’ve received very positive feedback from our initial patients, who have expressed gratitude for being able to be in their own beds and enjoy home-cooked meals,” said Christy Spivey, BSN, RN, senior director of hospital-based medicine for Novant Health’s coastal region, in an April 23 statement. “We know from our peers across the country that these programs demonstrate strong healthcare outcomes and...