ABSTRACT
HealthPartners, a nonprofit managed care organization in Minneapolis, Minn., has developed an integrated system of care for seniors in clinics, hospitals, and subacute care centers. The organization contracts for subacute care with a few skilled nursing facilities distributed throughout the area. Concentration of patients in these facilities allows for the presence of a nurse-practitioner on site. The nurse-practitioner collaborates with a geriatrician to provide care for 15 to 20 seniors. This team uses principles of geriatric assessment to optimize utilization and outcomes for frail seniors.
Subject(s)
Geriatrics , Health Facility Administration , Subacute Care/organization & administration , Aged , Humans , Minnesota , Nurse Practitioners , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care , Patient Care TeamABSTRACT
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