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What if you could redefine high-quality #MRI services in a #rural community? Here's how a turnkey solution impacted Weiser Memorial Hospital

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Here’s what Don Page, MBA, CHFM, Director of Facilities, Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Indiana, says he likes most about his work: “Being able to provide an environment that is comfortable and safe for the patients, visitors, and family is very rewarding. Knowing that they are facing some difficult times, they do not need to be uncomfortable or concerned for their loved ones' safety. I also enjoy the ever-changing environment, what challenges will we face next and how will we overcome them?” Remember you’re not alone in overcoming challenges in health care facilities! When you join ASHE, you join a network of professionals that work together to advance the field and solve problems together. Read more about your colleagues and join: https://ow.ly/A8nE50TS5rs #CelebrateFE

Ken Kaufman of Kaufman Hall highlights the approach and work of Scott Keller and Dynamis Advisors related to transforming rural hospitals into community hubs with a focus on a broader range of community and social needs, including prioritizing health, prevention, and elimination of disparities and barriers to care. I had the opportunity to listen to Scott and the Mayors of Smithers and Montgomery, West Virginia share their plan and project using this Healthy Village model at the The Center for Rural Health Development Inc.'s Appalachian Health Leadership Forum (More details on the project: https://lnkd.in/gjiDfWCT). Excerpt from Mr. Kaufman's article, A Different Way of Thinking About Hospital Closures": "The intellectual underpinning of Scott’s approach is to combine community health, economic development, and neighborhood planning. Through that lens, Scott and his team at Dynamis look to transform hospitals that are no longer viable into community hubs that he calls “Healthy Villages®.” These hubs address a range of community needs that include some traditional healthcare services, but also social and other community services. They bring these services together—under one roof and extending into the neighborhood—into a careful system that creates an opportunity to develop new care models built on the foundation of value-based, population-based care, prioritizing health, prevention, and elimination of disparities and barriers to care. The aim is to treat the whole person in a walkable, thriving community. At a macro level, Scott’s approach involves consolidating treatment services into a fraction of the square footage of the existing facility and leasing the remaining space to partners focused on social determinants of health, much like a successful multifaceted retail environment creates an excellent consumer experience. From there, the hub integrates with other neighborhood partners such as senior housing providers, financial institutions for social-impact financing, and education providers to support workforce training. Scott explained to us that the approach can be applied in settings from challenged urban neighborhoods to rural towns, at scales from neighborhoods to full towns, and in concert with initiatives such as a health system’s service-line planning. In addition, some of these hubs have unique sources of funding that support the community, funding not typically available to a traditional hospital. Perhaps the most attractive quality of Scott’s approach is to shift the conversation about a distressed hospital from the binary close-or-don’t close to a thoughtful consideration of what it means to deliver healthcare in a setting that has difficulty supporting a particular hospital."

The financial struggles facing many rural hospitals are dire, as highlighted by Kenneth Kaufman in the article below. A staggering 40% are losing money on operations. But there is an innovative path forward through the "Healthy Villages" model pioneered by Scott Keller at Dynamis. Learn more 👇 #WWHWV #HealthyVillages #AHealthierWV #WVRuralHealth

National children’s hospital debacle shows State must avoid mismanaging mega-projects: The picture painted of the national children's hospital project by the PwC report is one of incompetent management by the State

This is an urgent and deeply important issue that touches the hearts of families in Port Moresby and beyond. The Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) is in desperate need of a new mortuary, one that can compassionately and efficiently cater to the needs of the National Capital District (NCD), Gulf, and Central Province. The current circumstances place a heavy burden on individuals who must navigate the financial strain imposed by funeral homes. This situation underscores the immediate need for action. We are pleading for the establishment of modern facilities that not only meet the practical requirements but also ensure the dignified preservation of our departed loved ones as they embark on their final journey. The apparent lack of attention to this matter by responsible authorities, including the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG), fills us with serious concern. Every Papua New Guinean, irrespective of their socio-economic background, deserves access to a mortuary that reflects a deep respect for human dignity. We are not just animals; our departed loved ones and their memories deserve a space that recognizes their humanity. It is absolutely crucial that the government takes swift action to address this pressing matter, securing the well-being and dignity of its citizens during times of loss and mourning.

Delayed action on the Aged Care Taskforce risks future hospital bed block. That's the message from Bolton Clarke and our CEO Stephen Muggleton in response to this year's Budget. The trend in closures and new bed construction over the last ten years is leading us towards net negative growth in new beds. There are already some aged care planning regions recording occupancy of 95%+, based on the StewartBrown approach that takes into account offline beds. This includes regions in Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Canberra. Add frictional vacancies as residents move in and out (at least half a per cent), within year peaks (about half a per cent above the average occupancy) and these regions are pretty close to full already. The bed stock is also ageing. Some data released a couple of years ago suggests about 17% of beds haven't been substantially refurbished since 2012. Even in Sydney and Melbourne, which have lower average occupancy, it's increasingly common to hear about problems with access to respite. The Government should get credit for putting funding reform on the table. It is clear Anika Wells is fighting for action. The sector needs to support this push. Every day of delay in aged care funding reform translate into another day of hospital bed block, including in key marginal seats that will decide the outcome of the next election. #agedcare

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