Hospital at Home AG
Hospital at Home AG enables patients with selected acute conditions to receive hospital-equivalent care in their own homes instead of a traditional inpatient stay. After initial diagnostics at an emergency department or family physician, the program provides daily medical and nursing visits to ensure safe, equivalent treatment. The service is accessible via a 24-hour on-call physician line and a structured referral form for referring doctors.
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology
- Software Only
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Problem
Many patients with acute illnesses are admitted to hospitals even though their conditions could be safely managed at home, leading to unnecessary hospital stays. Hospitalization increases risks such as infections, delirium, falls, and reduced mobility, while also diminishing patient autonomy and comfort. This traditional model of care places a burden on patients and the healthcare system alike.
Solution
Hospital at Home AG provides a hospital-equivalent treatment program for patients with selected acute conditions, delivered entirely in their own homes. After an initial diagnostic assessment at a hospital emergency department or by a family physician, patients receive daily medical and nursing visits from the program's team. This approach ensures safe, equivalent care while allowing patients to recover in a familiar environment, which supports faster recovery, better sleep, and reduced need for sleep medication. The program also lowers the risk of hospital-acquired infections, confusion, and falls, while improving mobility and overall well-being through greater autonomy and proximity to loved ones.
Target Audience
Primary customers are patients with selected acute conditions who are clinically stable enough for home-based treatment, as well as referring physicians in hospital emergency departments and family practices who seek a safe alternative to inpatient admission.
Features
- Daily physician and nursing home visits to provide hospital-level acute care
- 24-hour on-call physician availability for patient and referring doctor support
- Structured referral process via a standardized form for emergency departments and family physicians
- Focus on selected acute conditions that are clinically suitable for home-based treatment
- Care model supported by international studies demonstrating positive outcomes such as faster recovery and reduced complication risks