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ACOVE 4: Continuity and Coordination of Care in Vulnerable Elders. Continuity is ‘‘ care over time by a single individual or team of healthcare professionals’’ including ‘‘effective and timely communication of healthcare information.’’ Institute of Medicine 1996.
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ACOVE 4: Continuity and Coordination of Care in Vulnerable Elders Continuity is ‘‘care over time by a single individual or team of healthcare professionals’’ including‘‘effective and timely communication of healthcare information.’’Institute of Medicine 1996
ACOVE 4: Continuity of CareQuality Indicators • Identification of Source of Care • Follow-Up on Medication in the Outpatient Setting • Continuity of Medication Between Physicians • Communication Concerning Consultations • Follow-Up of Missed Periodic Outpatient Preventive Care • Follow-Up of Diagnostic Tests in the Outpatient Setting
ACOVE 4: Continuity of CareQuality Indicators • Continuity in the ED and at Hospital Admission • Follow-Up After Hospital Discharge • Follow-Up of Medication After Hospital Discharge • Follow-Up of Pending Test Results and Visits After Hospital Discharge • Medical Record Continuity • Care for Patients with Language Barriers