Nonacute Care for Cardiorespiratory Issues

Nonacute Care for Cardiorespiratory Issues
According to Driggin et al., non-acute care is essential for sustaining and providing long-term care to patients suffering from chronic diseases. Non-acute care includes rehabilitation, home health, and skilled nursing. Since non-acute care is important in a health care setting, leaders are supposed to be equipped with adequate resources to manage institutional costs and other needs of patients. In this case, health care systems are supposed to be developed in a way they are able to capture patient needs. Additionally, resources that educate patients on what is required of them are imperative. Thus, it is vital to provide training to patients and nurses. Consequently, regular exercise and a proper diet prevent chronic illnesses. Schumacher, Lackey, Mitchell, Sinha & Costa (2018) note that information is very important for patients and nurses and that they should have unlimited access to information. It is important to note that having appropriate home medical equipment increases successful health outcomes and reduces the chances of patients being readmitted to the hospital. Other important resources for non-acute care of cardiorespiratory issues are nurse support services, support teams, and therapies.
Explain how they support patient independence and decrease readmission.
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