The implementation of the EverCare demonstration project

Article Abstract:

Results demonstrate that EverCare is an effective mode of treating older people as indicated by its emphasis on more attentive primary care. Data also show that the model substantially reduces subsequent expenditures on the geriatric assessment of final outcome, utilization and mortality.

Management, Economic aspects, Observations, Managed care plans (Medical care), Nursing homes, Nursing home management, Primary nursing, Capitated payment systems (Medical care), Primary care nursing

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How EverCare nurse practitioners spend their time

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An overview is presented on the average working day for EverCare Inc. nurses. Direct patient care accounted for approximately 35% of the nursing workday, while time spent performing indirect care duties was divided between interaction with staff, which accounted for 46% of indirect care time, 26% with patients' families, and 15% with physicians.

Human resource management, Nursing, EverCare Inc.

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The effect of Evercare on hospital use

Article Abstract:

The use of hospital and related medical care services in a managed care program using nurse practitioners is examined. The use of active primary care provided by nurse practitioners prevented the occurrence of some hospitalizable events.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Management dynamics, HEALTH SERVICES, Administration of Public Health Programs, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Health Care Services, Nurses, Medical & Health Services, Geriatric Research, Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Research, Medical care, Old age, Medical care (Private)

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