Abstract
Critical paths have been used successfully in the acute care facility to manage resources with satisfactory patient outcomes since 1985. Clinical pathways exhibiting significant impact in length of stay and cost savings have included home care. Organizations are also beginning to implement clinical pathways in home health agencies. Many include pathways for home infusion. This article reviews the evolution of clinical pathways in the acute care facility, home care, and home infusion. The benefits and barriers in each environment are included. Recommendations on the developing critical pathways are, detailed.
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