CHICO, Calif. — Enloe Health in Chico has announced a new collaboration with Butte Home Health and Hospice.
It will take effect before the closure of Enloe Health Home Health and Enloe Health Hospice, set for October 31.
This new collaboration will offer multiple services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitative care and hospice care for Enloe Health patients who need support after being discharged from the hospital. According to Enloe Health, it will enhance communication between the two health care organizations to help patients receive seamless transitions, timely access to home health services and continuity of care.
“We are honored to be named a preferred provider by Enloe Health,” said Robert Love, executive director of Butte Home Health and Hospice. “Like Enloe, we are deeply committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering a positive patient experience. Our nurses, therapists and care teams work closely with Enloe staff to ensure each patient’s transition home is not only safe and seamless, but also filled with the compassion and support they deserve.”
According to Enloe Health, the decision to close its home health and hospice services was not made lightly, but after careful consideration they say it allows them to focus limited resources on acute and other ambulatory health care services. The closure will affect about 75 Enloe employees.
“We are very aware of the impact this change will have on our dedicated employees, and we hope those who desire to remain at Enloe Health will apply for open positions within the organization,” said Mike Wiltermood, Enloe Health’s president and CEO. “We also understand that some will explore opportunities with Butte Home Health or other home health providers.”
Enloe Health added that this collaboration complies with Medicare and patient choice regulations and is grounded in shared values of clinical integrity, patient dignity and excellent service.
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