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Using Palliative Care Nurses in a Supportive Care Program to Reduce Hospital Utilization for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions

Video Author: Allen, Alicia MSN, RN, BC; Frederick, Logan MS, RHIA; Hovey, Susan L. PhD, RN
Published on: 10.28.2020

A community hospital recognized patients with multiple chronic conditions had higher rates of inpatient stays and emergency department visits. Patients with multiple chronic conditions enrolled in a supportive care program. Palliative care nurses were assigned to patients enrolled in the program. There was a significant decrease in hospital utilization and inpatient stays following the implementation of the supportive care program. Learn more about this program and how to implement it in your own setting by watching the video and be sure to read the article.

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