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To improve health outcomes for seniors after hospital discharge, Rebecca Trotta and colleagues have been reimagining hospital-to-home care transitions with a model called SOAR (Supporting Older Adults at Risk). Drawing on the Discharge to Assess model, SOAR involves coordination among a core team specializing in geriatric care and an interprofessional team over three phases: Prepare, Transition, and Support. Pilot results, reported in the Journal for Healthcare Quality, demonstrate success! On average, SOAR increased the percentage of patients discharged before noon, from 6% to 76%, reduced the time to first home care visit from 49 hours to 6 hours, and cut down hospital length of stay by more than a day. It also led to to improvements with 30-day ED visits and readmissions and facilitated connection to the in-house pharmacy, which allows patients to obtain medications before discharge. The article was coauthored by Anne Shoemaker, Ryan Greysen, and Marie Boltz. Link to paper: https://lnkd.in/e5Cu7SD7 SOAR was supported by CHTI's Innovation Accelerator Program, with David Resnick serving as innovation lead. Dr. Trotta was featured in our Innovator Spotlight series in 2023 – visit the CHTI blog to read it! https://lnkd.in/eB6SVdd3

Does the below scenario happen to you 👇 ? Elderly patients visit the clinic by themselves. Their children will drop them off at the clinic, and they are off to work. After their visit, only they come back to pick them up. Then, we will receive a call from their children asking us to repeat what the doctors had said because their parents do not understand what the doctors told them. This situation is all too familiar in healthcare settings. Elderly patients often struggle to relay medical information accurately to their families. What if there was a simpler way to keep everyone informed? Imagine the difference a clear, concise infographic could make – a visual summary that elderly patients can take home, making it easier for them and their families to understand and remember the crucial points from their visit. Interested in making healthcare communication clearer and more efficient for your patients? DM me for more details on how I can tailor infographic solutions to fit the unique needs of your practice. Together, let's make healthcare communication simpler and more effective.

📚👓 "Empowering Patients: Innovative Approaches to Eye Health Education" Highlight creative ways your practice educates patients about eye health, from interactive workshops to digital resources. Share the importance of informed patients in eye care. #PatientEducation #EyeHealthAwareness #OptometryPractice

"📚 Calling all healthcare professionals! 📚 Stay ahead of the curve with this collection of educational resources from the CDC. Explore the latest insights, guidelines, and tools to enhance patient care and promote healthier communities. Check out the wealth of knowledge here: https://lnkd.in/drx4_ycC Let's continue to learn and grow together! #HealthcareEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment"

Why You Should Come to an ACEs Practice Inquiry Group Have you wondered how to fit screening for ACEs into the care of your patients? Practice Inquiry Groups are explorations of case studies submitted by participants. You should come because it’s a chance to hear first hand how your colleagues in different settings are using #ACEs screening, and a chance to get ideas of how to make your practice more #traumainformed. It's a great chance to connect with family docs like you trying to better care for our most vulnerable patients. In our first Practice Inquiry Group, the person responsible for ACEs screening in a local health system explained why they pulled back from universal screening. We deliberated over the value of universal screening and discussed the on-the-ground practicalities. Who gives the screen? When? To whom? How do we respond to a positive screen? I hope to see you at one of the California Academy of Family Physicians remaining ACEs Practice Inquiry Groups this Thursday, February 29 or Thursday, March 14, from 6:30-8:30pm. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gyEjaudk

Exploring the Top Questions on Premature Ejaculation: A Professional Insight 📊💡 In our latest article, we delve into the most Googled questions surrounding premature ejaculation, providing a comprehensive overview for healthcare professionals and educators. From understanding the underlying causes to discussing the latest treatments and research, our goal is to enhance awareness and support informed care strategies. Link in bio for the full read. #HealthcareInnovation #ProfessionalDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gA3QTPwr

📚👓 "Empowering Patients: Innovative Approaches to Eye Health Education" Highlight creative ways your practice educates patients about eye health, from interactive workshops to digital resources. Share the importance of informed patients in eye care. #PatientEducation #EyeHealthAwareness #OptometryPractice

This is why you need Alisha C. Gray, MPH, MS/PA-S🩺 to help you navigate these racist healthcare systems! ▶️ Watch this reel https://lnkd.in/dV3zFfjU

"📚 Calling all healthcare professionals! 📚 Stay ahead of the curve with this collection of educational resources from the CDC. Explore the latest insights, guidelines, and tools to enhance patient care and promote healthier communities. Check out the wealth of knowledge here: https://lnkd.in/drx4_ycC Let's continue to learn and grow together! #HealthcareEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment"