A planning model for needs analysis for subacute care
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major/Program
Public Administration
First Advisor's Name
David Bergwall
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Howard Frank
Third Advisor's Name
Fred Becker
Date of Defense
6-21-1995
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to produce a model to be used by state regulating agencies to assess demand for subacute care. In accomplishing this goal, the study refines the definition of subacute care, demonstrates a method for bed need assessment, and measures the effectiveness of this new level of care. This was the largest study of subacute care to date. Research focused on 19 subacute units in 16 states, each of which provides high-intensity rehabilitative and/or restorative care carried out in a high-tech unit. Each of the facilities was based in a nursing home, but utilized separate staff, equipment, and services. Because these facilities are under local control, it was possible to study regional differences in subacute care demand.
Using this data, a model for predicting demand for subacute care services was created, building on earlier models submitted by John Whitman for the American Hospital Association and Robin E. MacStravic. The Broderick model uses the "bootstrapping" method and takes advantage of high technology: computers and software, databases in business and government, publicly available databases from providers or commercial vendors, professional organizations, and other information sources. Using newly available sources of information, this new model addresses the problems and needs of health care planners as they approach the challenges of the 21st century.
Identifier
FI14051847
Recommended Citation
Broderick, Pauline Martha, "A planning model for needs analysis for subacute care" (1995). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1811.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1811
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