Excerpts from DailyHerald.com: Sherman Hospital has taken a bold step by becoming the first hospital in the state to receive approval for mobile integrated health care, offering essential medical services outside traditional hospital settings through on-site paramedics. In addition, five hospitals across Rockford, Peoria, and Champaign have partnered with local fire departments and ambulance services to expand this innovative approach. The Sherman program focuses on weekly home visits for 30 days, targeting patients who have recently been discharged from the hospital. The primary goal is to reduce readmissions. Eligible patients include those who have survived heart attacks or suffer from conditions such as pneumonia, diabetes, asthma, heart failure, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Launched in late December, the program is completely free, regardless of a patient’s insurance status, according to Ken Snow, a paramedic at Advocate Sherman Hospital who leads the initiative alongside a part-time colleague. “We review the discharge plan and medications, conduct an assessment, and provide education so patients understand their condition and how to manage it at home,†he explained. “After each visit, I send a report back to their primary care physician.†Mobile integrated health care is still relatively new in Illinois, but it has already gained traction in states like Minnesota, Michigan, Arizona, and California. A special committee spent nearly two years developing a comprehensive mobile health care plan for the Illinois Department of Public Health, which was approved last year by the emergency medical services advisory council. According to national data, mobile care has proven effective in reducing hospital readmissions, particularly in areas where access to regular health care is limited or where traditional home health services are not available. “One of our main concerns was whether this program would replace traditional home health care,†said Valerie Phillips, co-chair of the committee. “But the answer is clearly no. This service is designed to fill a gap for individuals who either don’t qualify for home health services, refuse them, or can’t afford them. It’s a specialized, targeted approach.†So far, 22 patients have enrolled in the Sherman program. Ten have successfully completed the 30-day program without being readmitted, while two were readmitted. Others dropped out due to various reasons. This results in a 9% readmission rate for the program—better than the 12% rate among similar high-risk patients in 2015, according to hospital data. “Early results show that patients who fully commit to this free program are much less likely to end up in the emergency room or get readmitted,†said Tina Link, director of community outreach at the hospital. “As we reach more patients, we’re identifying challenges they face and working to overcome them, making the program even more effective over time.†Thanks Dan Granules For 3D Deep Embossing WPC Product Virgin Hdpe Pellets,Hdpe Rigid Plastic,Recycled Hdpe Plastic Chips,Plastic Granule Hpde Huaian Yige New Material Co., Ltd. , https://www.cnygplastic.com