title: Improving smooth sailing between hospital and home.
abstract: A unique, collaborative project was undertaken by a large acute care facility and its affiliated multisite home health agency. Educational practices within the network were evaluated and improved, resulting in increased patient and staff outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Swavely
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Peter
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stephens
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010351:Patient Discharge; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D015397:Program Evaluation