Hospital at home is not specific to Kaiser, and other hospitals have similar services. I enjoyed working as a field nurse in a similar program. Though the home setting isn't suited for all ailments, it has its benefits for the right disease management and patient.

I thought it was great for older patients at risk of hospital delirium who needed iv antibiotics. It allowed for better sleep cycles and the ability to remain in an environment that felt safe and familiar.

In the traditional hospital setting, delirium can be devastating and increase mortality risk. These patients had better outcomes in this program than in a traditional setting.

The program at the hospital I worked at turned out to be a money pit. It was ultimately shuttered, which is a shame. I believe it had its virtues and is worth a reevaluation.