Traumatic injuries in children account for a large percentage of physician and emergency de partment visits, as well as inpatient hospital admissions. Changes in the health care environ ment, as well as the special needs of children and families, are the incentives for the develop ment of a comprehensive home care program. This article describes the program components and educational preparation of staff. Key words: home health nursing, pediatric trauma
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