Premium
Care coordination for children with complex care needs significantly reduces hospital utilization
Author(s) -
Peter Sue,
Chaney Gervase,
Zappia Theresa,
Van Veldhuisen Corinne,
Pereira Sandra,
Santamaria Nick
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00303.x
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , nursing
Purpose. The purpose was to evaluate an ambulatory care coordination program for children with complex care needs. Design and Methods. A pre‐ and postcohort evaluation design was implemented to analyze the impact on hospital utilization. Results. Results included a decrease in emergency department presentations (15%, p < .001), hospital admissions (9%, p < .019), and hospital bed days (43%, p < .001). Economic analysis indicated a cost savings of $A1.9 million per annum. Practice Implications. Hospital utilization is significantly reduced for children with complex care needs through 24/7 care coordination.