These developments are by a team within the University of Michigan
research department. The tools are designed to be used by consumers,
government, and home-care agencies to improve home health care and to
provide useful feedback about how it works and why.
The assessments are based on special indicators that look at the processes in
administering
flu vaccine, providing physical or occupational therapy, and reviewing
patient medication and outcomes. For more details about the assessment,
look in the current issue of The Gerontologist magazine or contact the
University of Michigan.
By: Dillon Eudy Posted: Nov 28 2005 08:40:10 AM