Good home care by nurses prevents hospital, nursing home admissions

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 05:08 in Health & Medicine

In the largest study of its kind, an investigation shows that home health agencies providing organizational support to their nurses get better outcomes. The best outcomes for patients, including fewest hospitalizations and transfers to nursing homes, are achieved by home health agencies that provide supportive work environments, enabling nurses to focus on patient care.

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