Managing HF patients throughout continuum.
At St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, a special heart failure team works with clinicians throughout the continuum to ensure patients get optimum care. Collaborative program transcends hospital walls. Team works with cardiologists and community physicians to develop care plan. Patients, family members, and providers can call a central number with questions.
D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005431:Florida; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006786:Hospitals, Urban; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies