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Volunteer program capitalizes on "neighborly" visits
E Warden1, J C Sawyer, V White
1Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|October 28, 1999
Summary
Forsyth Home Care and the Auxiliary of Forsyth Medical Center formed a new partnership. This collaboration, the Neighbors Volunteer Program, aims to improve patient care amidst healthcare challenges.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Community Health Partnerships
- Patient Care Delivery
Background:
- The current healthcare landscape is characterized by significant turbulence and uncertainty.
- Effective patient care necessitates innovative strategies and collaborations among healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the formation and goals of a new partnership between Forsyth Home Care and the Auxiliary of Forsyth Medical Center.
- To establish a model for inter-organizational collaboration to enhance patient care.
Main Methods:
- Formation of the Neighbors Volunteer Program by integrating staff from Forsyth Home Care and the Auxiliary of Forsyth Medical Center.
- Development of collaborative strategies to address patient care needs.
Main Results:
- A new inter-organizational partnership, the Neighbors Volunteer Program, was successfully established.
- The program aims to leverage community resources to support optimal patient care.
Conclusions:
- Partnerships between healthcare organizations and community auxiliaries can effectively address challenges in care delivery.
- The Neighbors Volunteer Program serves as a potential model for enhancing patient care through collaborative efforts.
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