Changes in post-hospital care in skilled nursing facilities for Veterans: A cohort analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Like the US population, the Veteran population is aging rapidly and has increasing current and future needs for skilled nursing facilities (SNF). OBJECTIVES: …

Gaps and opportunities to improve post-acute care decision-making for older Veterans: Insights from Veterans Affairs national leaders

Abstract: Objective: To understand how national leaders within the US Veterans Administration (VA)—a large, integrated single-payer/provider system—conceptualize post-acute …

Discharge disposition following acute ischemic stroke in the Veterans Health Administration: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the discharge disposition of older adults who were hospitalized for an ischemic stroke in the Veterans Health …

Use of long COVID clinics in the Veterans Health Administration: Implications for the path forward

Abstract: Long COVID is a serious chronic illness that can present in many forms and impact daily functioning and quality of life. Without curative treatments, management of long …

Evaluating the effectiveness of social workers as lead community care coordinators of a large integrated Veteran Affairs health care system in the Southeast region

Abstract: A Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) in the Southeast region implemented the Social Workers as Lead Community Care Coordinators (SWLCCC) program to prevent delays …

An innovative rehabilitation program for the veterans affairs post‐acute skilled nursing setting: Preliminary results

Abstract: Skilled nursing rehabilitative care plays a critical role in older adults' functional recovery impacting post‐discharge outcomes. Variations across post‐acute …

VA Nursing Home Compare Metrics as an Indicator of Skilled Nursing Facility Quality for Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Administration (VA) provides several post-acute care (PAC) options for Veterans, including VA-owned nursing homes (called Community Living Centers, CLCs). …