title: The role of the clinical nurse specialist in home healthcare.
abstract: Incorporating clinical nurse specialists (CNS) into home healthcare models is crucial for agencies that want to be on the leading edge of healthcare. As an advanced practice nurse, the CNS adds value by working with patients, home healthcare clinicians, and systems to improve patient outcomes. The CNS is a change agent who directly impacts the client during transitions in and out of home care, throughout the course of chronic disease management, and by assuring quality care is delivered by field clinicians.
authors: Jennifer H. Adams, EdM, MSN, RN, CPN, is an Instructor, Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown, Delaware.
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authors: Adams
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011787:Quality of Health Care