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Specialization in home care: a cardiopulmonary model
B S Bartock1, D Finley-Cottone
1Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester & Monroe County, NY.
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|December 10, 1991
Summary
This innovative cardiopulmonary program helps patients recover from heart or lung disease, reducing hospital readmissions. It also boosts staff satisfaction and agency referrals.
Area of Science:
- Cardiopulmonary nursing
- Clinical practice innovation
Background:
- Patients with acute heart or lung disease require specialized post-episode care.
- Existing care models may not adequately address long-term recovery and readmission prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an innovative cardiopulmonary program developed by the Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Monroe County.
- To evaluate the program's impact on patient outcomes and agency operations.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary approach to disease management.
- Focus on physical assessment, symptom management, diagnostic testing, and progressive activity tolerance for rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Prevention or delay of hospital admissions.
- Increased agency referral base.
- Improved staff job satisfaction and reduced turnover.
Conclusions:
- The developed cardiopulmonary program is effective in managing patients post-acute heart or lung disease.
- The program demonstrates positive impacts on patient health and healthcare agency performance.