Pediatric Home Care: Sending Kids Home Safely and Reducing Readmissions

19/10/2016

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Episode Synopsis

When a child is sent home from the hospital after a serious injury or illness, the ongoing medical care for that child can be overwhelming for parents. Home Care services provide a smooth transition to home and assists parents in accessing the required ongoing care ordered by a physician. Andrea Toomay, Children’s Mercy Home Care, joins us to discuss the pediatric home care services and the value they provide to families.