Home Health Services Boost Patient Satisfaction and Reduce Readmissions
Northwell Health, along with several other healthcare providers, is highlighting the importance of home health services in improving patient satisfaction and reducing readmissions. These services, offered by certified home health agencies, allow patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes.
Edward Merrens, MD, chief clinical officer at Dartmouth Health, stresses patient preference for home care. Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) provides such care, offering nursing care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and hospice services to patients at Dartmouth Health and other providers. This collaboration ensures seamless transitions from hospital to home, reducing readmissions for high-risk patients.
Maimonides Health, in partnership with myLaurel, has seen increased patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates by offering home health services to high-risk patients post-hospitalization. myLaurel provides wraparound services, including provider presence and backup, and connecting patients with needed services. Similarly, Northwell Health offers home health services through Northwell Health at Home, serving several counties and the five boroughs of New York City.
Specialized home health care providers, such as homecare companies, play a crucial role in post-hospital discharge care. They offer medical aids, nursing services, and medical nutrition at patients' homes. Healthcare groups like AMEOS, with integrated care across multiple sites, and rehabilitation clinics like MEDIAN Kliniken also provide valuable follow-up care services to prevent readmissions.
Home health services, offered by various healthcare providers and specialized home care companies, are proven to improve patient satisfaction and reduce readmissions. These services are less costly than skilled nursing facilities, making them a valuable option in value-based care.
