Innovative tech solutions are critical for attracting and retaining talent, providing structure and centralization of scheduling with a contingent workforce, managing costs and staying ahead of the curve.

Download this valuable resource to learn how Smartlinx can enhance an organization’s operations and ability to maintain high-quality care.

Revenue is one key reason to engage in an ACO collaboration, but perhaps even more important is the opportunity for cost savings through the elimination of unnecessary care provisions. 

Download this e-book to learn more about Curana Health ACO and its potential benefits for long-term care operators and residents.

Most nursing home residents take more than five medications daily. That makes them particularly vulnerable to the many consequences of polypharmacy, including contraindications, problems with medication adherence, errors in dispensing, functional declines and increased falls.

The medical community has long looked toward “deprescribing” as the solution. The deprescribing movement, however, has its own challenges. But there are some simple steps communities and providers can take to reduce side effects, ease staff workloads and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.

1. Change your philosophy. 
2. Consider non-pharmacological alternatives
3. Focus on the patient’s goals. 
4. Consolidate medications — less is more. 
5. Prioritize dosage management. 

Medication management is a continual process, and one that takes a group effort between clinical and pharmacy teams, residents, their families, their multiple doctors and community staff.

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• Visitor feedback upon exiting the facility
• Administration alerted to de-escalate the situation

Dementia patients are more than twice as likely as their peers to end up in the hospital – often for avoidable conditions. Yet hospitals are probably the worst place for someone with dementia who’s confused and already in discomfort.

There is no one-size-fits all solution, but proactive and personalized care is key to keeping dementia patients in their homes. Learn how Optum’s holistic care model is elevating dementia care with its multi-layered approach:

• Individualized treatment plans:  One of the first and most important elements of memory care is really getting to know residents, then figuring out what works best for them
• Advance care planning: An effective long-term care plan focuses on 3 pillars: longevity, function and comfort
• Medication management: Striking the right balance. This is especially important after a hospital stay

Ultimately, consistency and early detection are key to keeping dementia patients out of the hospital. But keeping them in their homes and daily routines requires a team approach. 

Click here for more information about how the Optum care model can help keep your residents safe, comfortable and in their homes.

Using data from nearly 100,000 employee surveys, we’ve found five simple and effective ways to keep more of your people and eliminate the expense of high turnover.

In today’s world, online reputation is everything, and reviews are a huge piece of that puzzle. Creating a executing a successful review campaign is a necessity for any business. According to a survey done by BrightLocal, 66% of consumers read Google reviews to make decisions on healthcare providers. Whether you have been managing your reputation for a while or you’re just starting out, executing a review campaign doesn’t have to be difficult.