Telehealth was associated with a reduction in all-cause 30-day readmission for one mid-sized Medicare-certified home health agency. A description of the program is presented as well as lessons learned that have significantly contributed to this program's success. Future expansion of the program is planned. Telehealth is a promising approach to caring for a chronically ill population while improving a patient's ability for self-care.
Key foundational factors associated with successful nurse residency programs include a dedicated program coordinator, a healthy work environment, a structured curriculum guided by a theoretical framework, and an evaluation process that utilizes nurse resident feedback to improve the program (Chant & Westendorf, 2019). Furthermore, CCNE outlines key elements for demonstrating institutional fiscal commitment to support program educators, preceptors, and NTP nurses in fully participating in the program.
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