Which of the following individuals would not be suitable for care delivered in the home? The individual who:
a. is clinically stable.
b. has no telephone access.
c. has home support.
d. consents to be treated.
b
To be eligible for hospital in the home (HITH) the
individual must be clinically stable, have appropriate home
support, live in a suitable environment, be willing to be
treated by the HITH team and be suitable for treatment at
home.
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