Home-Based Primary Care's Role in Supporting the Older Old During Wildfires.
Tamar Wyte-LakeMaria ClaverRachel Johnson-KoenkeAram DobalianPublished in: Journal of primary care & community health (2020)
Demand for home health care, like VA's HBPC program, is projected to grow as the number of older adults and longevity increases. Emergency management efforts must likewise evolve to address the unique needs of these vulnerable patients in disasters. Understanding the program activities conducted by the VA HBPC programs in response to the 2017 Northern California wildfires can help improve the understanding of how VA and non-VA home-based care programs can be best integrated into resilience planning of local communities.
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