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Foster homes another link in continuity.

S Wymelenberg

    Hospitals
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Elderly hospital patients in Massachusetts and Maryland can now transition to screened foster homes instead of nursing homes. This innovative program offers an alternative care setting for seniors post-hospitalization.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Care
    • Healthcare Management
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Traditional post-hospital care often involves nursing homes, which may not suit all elderly patients.
    • There is a growing need for alternative senior care solutions.
    • Hospital discharge planning requires diverse options.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate hospital-initiated programs for elderly patient discharge.
    • To explore the use of carefully screened foster homes as an alternative to nursing homes for seniors.
    • To assess the feasibility and potential benefits of this novel discharge pathway.

    Main Methods:

    • Hospitals in Massachusetts and Maryland developed programs for patient transition.
    • Programs involved careful screening of foster homes.

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  • Elderly patients were offered foster home placement as an alternative to nursing home care.

    • Main Results:

    • Initiation of programs in Massachusetts and Maryland.
    • Elderly patients are being transitioned from hospitals to screened foster homes.
    • This provides an alternative to traditional nursing home placements.

    Conclusions:

    • Hospitals are implementing innovative programs for elderly patient discharge.
    • Screened foster homes are being utilized as a viable alternative to nursing homes.
    • This approach offers a new model for post-hospital care for seniors.