Since 1992, these outcome-based pathways have been known as the "standard" for the home care industry. Clinical pathways promote evidence-based care, a requirement in today’s outcome-driven market. They are your disease management tools and the basis for good outcomes in Pay 4 Performance.
The Home Care Steps® Protocols are a visit-specific documentation system that incorporates visit-specific interventions and outcomes. They include condition-specific standards of practice and standards of care. The program includes outcome-based protocols for med-surg, pediatric, mental health, rehab, and maternal-child, and hospice. All disciplines are represented. The Home Care Steps® Protocols are your evidence-based visit notes that allow your clinicians to follow the standards of care and practice for all your homecare patients. But they are also your disease management program, case management and QI framework, as well as your marketing tools! They are the only outcomes improvement tool your agency needs! View the available disease-specific Pathways and Co-Steps. Pathway Benefits
- Improved outcomes
- Reduced costs
- Increase in control of costs (less outliers)
- Ability to demonstrate goal achievement
- Improved patient satisfaction
- Improved staff satisfaction
- Increase in continuity of care
- Increase in patient involvement in care
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