title: Succession planning: a long-overlooked need.
abstract: As home care organizations become larger and more complex, the time has come to plan for structured succession. A successful planning process enhances organizational cohesiveness and helps ensure the continuity of cost-effective, high-quality patient care through the constant change within home care organizations.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kaminsky
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce