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Explore the critical challenges facing families of children with medical complexity in accessing home health nursing through this 27-minute Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode. Discover how the national nursing shortage profoundly impacts families caring for medically complex children and learn about innovative solutions being developed to bridge this gap. Examine findings from a comprehensive national survey that reveals the scope of access barriers families encounter when seeking home nursing support. Understand the development and implementation of Hello Nurze, a nonprofit resource designed to facilitate connections between families and qualified home nursing professionals. Analyze the methodology and results of the F.A.C.E.S. Project, which investigates the real-world impact of limited nursing access on family wellbeing and patient outcomes. Gain insights into standardized discharge processes that can reduce hospital length of stay for ventilator-dependent children and other medically complex patients. Learn about the broader implications of home health nursing shortages on pediatric healthcare delivery and family quality of life. Discover practical strategies for healthcare providers to better support families navigating the complex landscape of home nursing care coordination. Explore future directions and next steps emerging from this research to improve access to essential home health services for vulnerable pediatric populations.
Syllabus
From Crisis to Connection: Matching Families with Home Nursing Support in Complex Care
Taught by
OPENPediatrics