A review of existing literature finds that medical respite care reduces hospital and emergency department visits, increased use of outpatient care, and leads to overall cost savings.
Nurse assessments of discharge readiness for older patients with multiple chronic conditions can help identify patients at high risk for hospital readmission.
Randomized controlled trial of a person-centered housing intervention for older adults shows improved health outcomes for formerly homeless adults living in permanent supportive housing.
Resources to help organizations plan and implement medical respite care programs, including program development guides, case examples, and implementation tools.