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Creating a "win-win" home care agency-university partnership
C F Corbett1, S M Setter, D J Rappuchi
1Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education, Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, Washington, USA. corbett@wsu.edu
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|January 11, 2001
Summary
This study details home care agency-university partnerships, highlighting successful collaboration strategies and their positive clinical and cost outcomes. It offers guidance for establishing and maintaining these valuable relationships.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Home care agencies and universities can benefit from strategic partnerships.
- Collaboration can address challenges in healthcare delivery and workforce development.
- Previous research has explored inter-organizational collaborations in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the experiences of a home care agency-university partnership.
- To identify cooperative activities and their clinical and cost outcomes.
- To provide recommendations for initiating and sustaining successful partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach detailing a specific agency-university collaboration.
- Analysis of cooperative activities undertaken.
- Evaluation of clinical and cost outcomes.
- Identification of key characteristics for successful partnerships.
Main Results:
- Successful partnerships involve shared goals and mutual respect.
- Cooperative activities led to improved patient care and cost efficiencies.
- Key factors for success include clear communication and defined roles.
- Future plans for continued collaboration were established.
Conclusions:
- Home care agency-university partnerships are beneficial for both entities.
- Strategic collaboration can enhance clinical practice and reduce healthcare costs.
- The findings offer practical insights for developing similar partnerships.