Authors

  1. Spitz, Bobbie RN, CNS, CWS
  2. Fraker, Cindy RN, BSN, MSHA
  3. Meyer, Cheryl P. RN, BSN
  4. Peterson, Terri RN, BSN, MS

Abstract

In a pay-for-performance home health system, achieving superior patient outcomes becomes the key to agency success. Evidence-based guidelines help in the achievement of exceptional patient outcomes. In this article, the Wisconsin Homecare Organization (WHO) describes its journey toward basing its home health practice on evidence-based guidelines.