Home Care Vs H2h

Contents 1. Definition 1 1.1. Relationship and differences between Home Care, Home Health Care and H2H: Summary of several literatures and websites 1 1.2. Discharging process 3 1.2.1. Planning for the Patient's Discharge 3 1.2.2. The Procedure for Discharge 5 1.2.3. Chart the Patient’s Discharge 6 1.3. Some basic questions on post-hospital health care: 6 2. Societies/Associations: 8 3. Conferences: 9

Fig1. Hospital to home: The social ecological framework.[1]

1. Definition
ACC (American College of Cardiology): As soon as patients are admitted to the hospital, Physicians, nurses, case managers, and discharge planners initiate plans for discharge. The plan is designed to help prepare the patient for discharge,
Specifically, HHCAA will: * Promote quality improvement through model programs that reflect cooperative care planning and clinical partnerships between hospital and home care providers; * Collect data and conduct national research; * Bring issues to the attention of NAHC that are relevant to integrated delivery networks; and * Provide information on clinical technology as care moves from the hospital to home care and community-based settings.

* NAHC:
NAHC is the largest and most respected professional association representing the interests of Americans who need home care (including acute, long-term, and terminal care) and the caregivers that provide them with in-home health and supportive services. 5. Conferences: * 13th Annual Hospital in the Home Conference
23 – 24 May 2013, Novatel on Collins, Melbourne
A Nurse Oriented Program Packed with Comprehensive Case Studies to Improve HITH Services and Maximise Hospital Efficiency throughout Australia * Hospital to Host Care Transitions Conference
9 May 2013, Helen Hayes Hospital
Program to focus on easing patient transitions from hospital to