The impact on cost, quality, and patient satisfaction when delivering care to acutely ill adults in an at-home care model versus an inpatient hospital setting.

Author

Franchesca M. Adams, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow

Date of Award

Spring 2019

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

CHHS

Department

Health Management &Policy

Program or Major

Health Management &Policy

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

First Advisor

Anne Jamieson

Abstract

The impact on cost, quality, and patient satisfaction when delivering care to acutely ill adults in an at-home care model versus an inpatient hospital setting. Hospital level care for certain acute conditions can be safely delivered in the patient’s home while lowering the cost per episode of care, maintaining or improving patient experience, and improving safety and patient/care giver education as well as care coordination, at the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) level.

Recommended Citation

Adams, Franchesca M., "The impact on cost, quality, and patient satisfaction when delivering care to acutely ill adults in an at-home care model versus an inpatient hospital setting." (2019). Honors Theses and Capstones. 453.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/453