title: Development and implementation of a community-wide infusion therapy program by hospitals and nursing homes in Syracuse, New York.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Executive Council, Syracuse, New York, USA. hospexcl@cnymail.com
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lagoe
authors.forename: Janet Dauley
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Altwarg
authors.forename: Cheryl M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Noetscher
mesh_terms: 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