Development and implementation of a community-wide infusion therapy program by hospitals and nursing homes in Syracuse, New York.
The development and implementation of an infusion therapy program in the metropolitan area of Syracuse, New York is described. The program was implemented in a number of nursing homes with training and financial support from area hospitals. It resulted in a reduced number of hospital patient days and related savings for the healthcare system.
Lagoe
Ronald J
RJ
Hospital Executive Council, Syracuse, New York, USA. hospexcl@cnymail.com
Altwarg
Janet Dauley
JD
Noetscher
Cheryl M
CM
D000368:Aged; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D008484:Medicaid; D006278:Medicare; D009518:New York; D009735:Nursing Homes; D014481:United States