Does Integration of Palliative Care and Infection Management Reduce Hospital Transfers Among Nursing Home Residents?

We evaluated integration of palliative care and infection management (i.e. merging the goals of palliative care and infection management at end of life) in nursing homes and its association with hospital transfers for residents with advanced illness.

Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - April 11, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Jordan M. Harrison; Mansi Agarwal; Patricia Stone; Tadeja Gracner; Mark J. Sorbero; Andrew W. Dick Source Type: research