Press Releases
Current and past press releases related to the CHAMP Program and our Partners are posted here.
Expert Panel Discussion of RAND Report on the Improvement Capacity of Home Care
Representatives of CHAMP's partner NAHC spoke at a panel discussion at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. in response to a new report released by the RAND Corporation. The report highlighted the capacity of home health care to improve health systems. The majority of stakeholders surveyed for the RAND report agreed that home healthcare technology has clear potential to relieve pressure on healthcare systems from staff shortages to capacity constraints.
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CHAMP Launches New Web Site and Community
The CHAMP Program launched its new web site June 30, 2009, with an all new look and design. The site has tools, evidence-based best practices, and an online Community that features discussion forums and Ask the Expert blogs.
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CHAMP Releases Framework “Best Practices” for Home Care
In the Spring of 2009, CHAMP released a series of Evidence Briefs from the “National Framework for Geriatric Home Care Excellence”. The first-of-their-kind for home care, the Briefs outline key best practices and recommendations for key practices in home care for older persons.
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Measurable Results from CHAMP’s Medication Management Course
In January 2009, CHAMP released the results achieved by the first two classes of participants in its Geriatric Medication Management course. Significant improvement was achieved in important care processes and patient outcomes for older persons.
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