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Kaiser Permanente Study Shows Scalability of Hospital-at-Home Model
Patients were admitted to the program through the emergency department. These patients were brought back home for treatment facilitated by technology and an in-home care team. A huddle is held each morning with team nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, and a pharmacist. The team develops the care plan, and the attending physician performs pre-scheduled video visits to mirror rounds in the traditional hospital. The patient is provided various technologies, including a tablet to connect with the care team, wireless-enabled vital sign equipment, and an emergency response device attached to the wrist.
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Although the study confirmed feasibility at scale, researchers noted that quality outcomes compared to traditional inpatient care couldn’t be definitively established with the data available, emphasizing the need for larger studies as policymakers and health systems consider broader adoption.
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