Date of Publication
2021
Abstract
As of February 2021, there have been over 26.6 million cases and over 450,000 deaths in the United States due to COVID-19. Since the outbreak, a critical focus in the healthcare system has shifted towards protection of healthcare providers as well as vulnerable patients such as the elderly. The growing shortages of providers has resulted in a growing need for home health care (HHC). Beyond HHC addressing this workforce gap, evidence has shown a reduction in emergency department (ED) visits, hospital admissions and a 14- million-dollar savings in healthcare cost. While the role of HHC has been crucial for the efficacy of the healthcare system, like many other sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unforeseen challenges. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Home Health Care News, 92% of HHC agencies have lost a substantial amount of revenues due to shortage of resources in addition to an increase in patient and caregiver anxiety.
Advisor(s)
Roelke, Erin
Age Well
Agency
Age Well
Subjects
Access to Health Services
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Altman, Jeremy; Breseman, Matthew; Girma, Edom Alemayehu; Kubacki, Alexander M.; Moore, Louisa; Nattress, Amanda; Sorkow, Noah; and Wright, Kristen, "Age Well: Home Health Care Shortages in Northwestern VT during the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2021). Public Health Projects, 2008-present. 320.
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