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Comprehensive, coordinated care for persons with AIDS.

S F Grigsby1, Y Luque

  • 1Visiting Nurse Association of Los Angeles, CA.

Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|June 8, 1991
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Home care agencies must provide comprehensive services for the growing number of persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The Visiting Nurse Association of Los Angeles has created a coordinated care program to meet these needs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nursing Care
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Increasing referrals of persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) to home care settings.
  • Identified need for specialized, comprehensive home care services for the AIDS population.
  • Existing healthcare models may not adequately address the unique requirements of AIDS patients in home environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a comprehensive home care program for persons with AIDS.
  • To highlight the coordination of services and staff within affiliated corporations by the Visiting Nurse Association of Los Angeles.
  • To provide a model for home care agencies serving the AIDS population.

Main Methods:

  • Program development over a six-year period.

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  • Coordination of services across affiliated corporations.
  • Integration of staff expertise for comprehensive patient care.

    • Main Results:

    • Establishment of a structured program to manage complex patient needs.
    • Successful coordination of diverse services for a specific patient population.
    • Demonstrated ability of a home care agency to adapt and expand services.

    Conclusions:

    • Home care agencies can effectively develop and implement comprehensive programs for persons with AIDS.
    • Coordination of services and staff is crucial for meeting the special needs of this population.
    • The Visiting Nurse Association of Los Angeles' program serves as a viable model for other agencies.