P016. Evaluating the Efficacy of Focused Nurse Practitioner Visits on Heart Failure Outcomes Among Patients Enrolled in the Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE): A Quality Improvement Project

Symptom management in heart failure (HF) is the cornerstone to improve outcomes in this complex population. Rehospitalization rates due to HF sequelae are high and symptom management remains an ongoing issue. Focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) visits with evidence-based patient education will enhance engagement and self-care management of HF. Ultimately, this will improve HF outcomes for participants in the PACE program.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Tags: Practice Improvement Source Type: research