Scope, Impact, and Development of the StandardsHome infusion therapy is a common practice and is safe overall, given attention to patient selection and education, educated nurses, sound clinical policies, and interprofessional communication. However, it is…
Did you know that preventable hospital readmissions account for more than $17 billion in Medicare expenses each year?1 Most preventable readmissions are related to chronic conditions: infectious, non-infectious, or mental health conditions…
“Chuck,” a 54-year-old male, has presented with pain and difficulty walking. He reports that he thinks he has tendinitis, and his past medical history includes diabetes and hypertension, which he has been managing with diet…
What would you say if your patient told you that speech therapy is “boring” and “holds no value”?I had a home health patient tell me that years ago, and his words were motivating enough for…
We recently sat down with Joshua Douglas, OTR/L, from Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association, Spectrum Health’s home care division, to discuss how Spectrum Health has successfully leveraged digital care and patient engagement tools to boost…
