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HOME CARE RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT You are a group of entrepreneurs with a strong background in respiratory care. You are having a hard time finding work in a hospital setting. Your group decides to start its own home care company. You need to do your homework so that your company has the best chance for success. Your paper should include:Reimbursement mechanisms both private and government. (Coding applies to diagnosis and the specific reimbursement)Equipment needs, list ALL possible equipment needs. Describe the various types of oxygen delivery systems and the advantages and disadvantages to your company as well as the advantages and disadvantages of these systems for your patients.Discuss Home Care accreditation by national agencies. (JCAHO, CHAP, etc.)Design a pulmonary home care program that can be used with home care equipment including maintenance and how often the patient / equipment should be checked. Be specific as to routine care, nutritional plans, follow-up to check progress plans, and the roles of other health care providers that may be needed to provide support for you and your patient.Describe what education you will provide for your patient in the areas outlined in section D above.
