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Johns Hopkins Pediatrics at Home: Asthma Critical Pathway

The rise of chronic illnesses, such as asthma, in the inner city indicates a need to assess residences for asthma triggers and to provide education on the management of asthma symptoms to the child, caregiver, and family. Through the use of the asthma critical pathway at Johns Hopkins Pediatrics at Home, the assessment, teaching, and follow-up are accomplished. The purpose of this article is to explain why this type of home visit is needed and to present what needs to be included in such a program for organized reimbursable home care visits.

Key Words: asthma • critical pathway • home care • Johns Hopkins • pediatrics • self-care

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