Working with Physicians

GMCF Heart Failure Tool Kit

The purpose of this Tool Kit is to assist Home Health Agencies in managing patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF is probably the most challenging conditions to manage among Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health, and results in frequent re-admission to the acute hospital.

SBAR Home Health Package

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is a device that can be used to improve communication within the home health arena. The SBAR Home Health Package includes an SBAR tool, an SBAR tool for COPD, a flyer, a pocket card, phone stickers, references, sample scenarios and more.

Acute Care Hospitalization Tool Kit (pdf)