Hospice News October 28, 2024
The presence of an embedded palliative care practitioner in the emergency department can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
A pilot program at the Michigan-based Corewell Health system in which a palliative physician was embedded in the ED effectively reduced inpatient mortality, readmissions, intensive care unit utilization and the total cost of care, while also boosting staff satisfaction, Lisa VanderWel, senior director for Corewell Health Hospice and Palliative Care, said during a presentation at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Annual Leadership Conference in Denver.
These results make sense when you consider the skill sets and outcomes associated with palliative care in the hospital and other settings, according to VanderWel.
“When you do really good palliative care,...
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