The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #74356

Kathleen Jaskowiak, MSN, Occupational Health, 6237 Charles St, Philadelphia, PA 19135, 215 331-1835, rjaskowiak@aol.com

Summary This area of study began in 1994. Services were being moved out of hospitals to peripheral locations, and analysis of the impact included consideration of safety issues involved in providing care in the community with home visits, issues involving mental health care availability, and with the utilization of professional office locations. Most recently, reimbursement issues have been examined given the impact on the services and protection in place at site seniors frequently visit for care.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize 1 cost benefit to the recipient of care, the agency and the community of providing a safe environment for providing care in the community.
• List 3 new actions to use when working in a community setting that enhances their safety.
• Discuss the impact of reimbursement issues in providing safe, timely services to elders in the community.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.