Atrium Health Launches Pediatric Hospital-at-Home Program to Keep Families Together
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Atrium Health has launched its first pediatric hospital-at-home program in Charlotte, North Carolina, to provide high-quality care for pediatric patients in their homes in response to capacity challenges at traditional facilities. Launched in February, the program has treated nearly 30 patients, focusing on areas like feeding, nutrition, and infectious disease management, with careful consideration of the medical services suitable for home delivery. The initiative aims to offer families a more comfortable environment during treatment and has already shown benefits, such as enabling some newborns to return home earlier and enhancing emotional well-being by keeping families close to their support networks.
