Continuum Of Care: The Accountable Care Organization

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The concept of continuity or continuum of care is to provide care beyond hospital based care. It entails discharge planning and follow up to prevent re-admission. The continuum of care includes many different kinds of services such as acute care, ambulatory care, home care, extended care, wellness programs, etc. The aim is to provide best and affordable care for everyone, especially people with chronic diseases. Nurses will play important roles in continuity of care. Nurses are needed to provide community based care such as home health nurse, act as a case manager to co-ordinate transition of care and nurses require to manage disease management program..

The Accountable Care Organization
An Accountable Care Organization is a formally organized