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Shirlee Sharkey1, Helene Lacroix2
1The chief executive officer of SE Health, a national social enterprise bringing excellence and innovation to homecare, seniors living and family caregiving. She is a member of the Premier's Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine, and serves on numerous boards including the CD Howe Institute and University Health Network.
SE Health provided essential health services to over 500,000 Canadians in 2018, primarily in their homes. Ensuring safety in home-based care is crucial as it becomes more common.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare delivery
- Home care services
- Patient safety
Background:
- SE Health (formerly Saint Elizabeth Health Care) is a major provider of health and support services.
- In 2018, the organization served over 500,000 individuals.
- A significant portion of services were delivered in patients' homes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the scale of home-based care delivery.
- To emphasize the importance of patient safety in home care.
- To support independent living and hospital bed optimization.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of service delivery data from 2018.
- Focus on the volume and location of care provided.
- Assessment of the role of home care in the healthcare system.
Main Results:
- Over 500,000 people received care and support in 2018.
- Many services were delivered in Canadian homes, promoting independent living.
- Home care contributed to freeing up hospital beds for acute care.
Conclusions:
- Home-based healthcare is a significant component of service delivery.
- Ensuring the safety of Canadians receiving care at home is a critical priority.
- The trend towards home care necessitates robust safety protocols.
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