USING PRE-EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS TO CREATE PIPELINES OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
2024
Using Relationships to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Home Health Agencies
Sample size: 19
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Author Information
Author(s): Wyte-Lake Tamar, Hall Lauren, Solorzano Emily, Franzosa Emily
Primary Institution: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Hypothesis
Can existing relationships enhance disaster preparedness support for home health agencies?
Conclusion
Leveraging interorganizational relationships can help home health agencies maintain care during disasters.
Supporting Evidence
- Home-health agencies are vital for older adults during disasters.
- Healthcare coalitions can share resources effectively during emergencies.
- VA staff are interested in partnering for emergency management.
Takeaway
This study shows that by working together, health agencies can better help older adults during emergencies.
Methodology
Interviews with stakeholders from Veterans Health Administration Medical Centers and associated home health agencies.
Participant Demographics
Stakeholders from six Veterans Health Administration Medical Centers and associated home health agencies.
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