Article Publication Date:
11/12/2004
Summary:
This document describes Colorado’s Fast Track program, which aims to improve access to home and community-based services after a hospital discharge. In this program, staff work to facilitate quick eligibility determination for hospital patients who need long-term care after discharge. The program seeks to decrease unnecessary nursing home admittance. The implementation and impact of this program are described in the document.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Hospital discharge; fast track
Contact
Latrice Burrell
CO Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing
latrice.burrell@state.co.us
Phone:
303-866-5902
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50137