Hospital Home Health Archives – November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
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MRSA comes home with more patients, primarily with multiple hospitalizations
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is common in most hospitals, but a recent study shows that almost 13% of patients discharged from the hospital to home health care are infected with MRSA. -
CDC answers questions about MDROs
Some key questions related to multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) that are most likely to be seen in non-hospital healthcare settings are answered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. This information, along with other guidance provided by the CDC, can be used to develop or enhance staff education material. -
Strict protocols prevent spread of MRSA
Although standard precautions are taught to home health employees, the importance of precautions rises with the increasing number of patients coming to home care with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). -
Journal Review: Study: Tips to reduce risk of fracture in older patients
Up to 90% of older adults in nursing homes have osteoporosis, which increases the risk of fractures. More than 2 million fractures occur in the United States, and 75% of older patients who sustain a hip fracture require nursing home and home health care. In fact, over 2 million home health care visits are made as a result of followup care following hospitalization for fracture. -
CHF patients have better outcomes at home
Although inpatient hospital care is common for elderly patients with worsening chronic heart failure (CHF), recent research supports home care over hospital care to avoid complications such as depression and functional decline. -
Type 2 diabetes guidelines offered
Although diabetes is rarely the primary diagnosis for a home health admission, management of a patient's diabetes does play a key role in the patient's outcome. -
Health plan, physicians collaborate on care
A unique partnership between a health plan and a physician practice is helping patients with diabetes get the care and resources they need to manage their disease. -
CMs through the continuum help keep patients healthy
A comprehensive case management program at Desert Oasis Healthcare that provides care coordination for patients throughout the continuum keeps patients healthier and out of the hospital. And it's cost effective. -
News Briefs: Joint Commission corrects accreditation manual
The Joint Commission has published corrected service applicability grids for home care services on its web site.