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Assess Your Needs: Before selecting a home health care provider, thoroughly assess your requirements. Determine the specific services you need, whether it's personal care, therapy, or specialized care for a condition. Clarify if you need short-term assistance post-surgery or long-term care for chronic conditions. Understanding your needs helps narrow down options. Check Credentials: Research the credentials of potential providers. Look for registered nurses and certified caregivers with extensive training. Check for relevant certifications or accreditations indicating a commitment to quality care. Reading reviews and testimonials can provide insights into the provider's service quality. Visit our website https://lnkd.in/gB6mVTyC for more information! #HomeHealthCare #HealthcareProvider #QualityCare #Communication #CostCoverage #HealthcareTips

So you wanna start a cash pay clinic? Great. From our experience, there are four things to do first before committing to that journey. This will: 1. Prevent you from making the same mistakes we did 2. Help patients better understand your cash pay clinic setup You can’t undo a cash pay or direct primary care (DPC) clinic with a control + Z keystroke. Here's a little pre-prep to get started.

What do babies and hips have in common? (The care coordination idea I had that made people stare at me like I had three heads)-- Similarities in OB and Joint Replacement hospitalizations? 1. You know the hospitalization is coming 2. There will be a long recovery 3. This recovery process has physical, social, mental and spiritual implications 4. Greater social supports in the three months after hospitalization tend to yield more positive outcomes 5. Generally speaking, the recovery process is a small part of an otherwise beautiful and positive journey that mark a life-defining moment for many. So why does one patient population take very intentional steps toward crafting their "birth story" (which every patient should), while the other patient population more often than not face day 1 of their recovery in total panic? In the day of value-based care (BPCI and CJR model) when outcomes have never mattered more, Why don't we have better supports for our joint replacement patients? What one step can we take today to better support our joint replacement patients? 1. Start with what is closest to the patient- what resources and supports do they already have? What are some primary points of concern? And echo every care manager in the nation with a resounding "Who. Do. You. Live. With???" 2. Communicate each point of the journey. In tough patches of the recovery, remind them how far they've come. Invite them to tell their story and tell it often. 3. Inform them that help is there. Don't just connect the care, educate on what other kinds of help is available and discuss why one option was recommended vs the other. Discuss what matters to them-- you may find the patient has other ideas for their aftercare that would integrate better into their lives (and potentially avoid a rehospitalization while you're at it." What one step can we take today to better support our joint replacement patients? #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #ValueBasedCare #JointReplacement #CareCoordination #PatientSupport #HospitalLeadership #HealthOutcomes #MedicalCare #RecoveryJourney

According to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, older adults spend the equivalent of three weeks out of every year receiving health care outside of their home. 17 days were taken up by doctor's visits, testing and imaging, procedures, treatments, and therapy. The remaining 4 days went to ERs, hospital stays, nursing home stays, and hospice. 11% of people over 65 spend 50 days or more out of every year receiving care away from home - that's one full day out of every week on average. They suggest that better appointment coordination and increased telemedicine and home-based care options would lower this burden. Older Americans spend an average of 21 days every year on health care - The Washington Post https://okt.to/amJNL0

#Fridayreflection Do you add your milk first or after your have poured your tea? Another busy week but continue to be amazed by my colleagues who are our frontline in the #NHS as well as those providing leadership. And many thought provoking conversations regarding education and training as well as a reset and reform of what we do every day. Had a great conversation around outpatients and how we measure what we do. So much has changed over the past few years: how we interact with patients, how we work with colleagues across primary and secondary care, how we follow up and share decision making of treatment options but we have not kept up with measuring all these changes. Do you remember watching Top of the Pops or listening to the announcement of the week's No 1 pop song when you were younger? The number 1 song was that which had sold the most singles that week. Now, it depends on downloads, sales of hard copies and streaming activity. This is how outpatients has changed with virtual, telephone, written and face to face appointments! Outpatient activity measures now need to become more holistic. Not just activity numbers or new to follow up ratios. How do we measure patient centric outpatient activity that delivers what patients wish for, in a way they want and where this works for them? And if we are changing how we deliver our outpatient activity, how are we changing our training offers so that we teach how we triage, decide on straight to test or a one stop clinic? How do we ensure that every single consultation does include shared decision making? We have lots of ideas but what do you think? #Reset #Reform #Outpatients #NHS #SharedDecisionMaking #TOTP #PatientExperience The Patients Association Royal College of Physicians Outpatient Recovery & Transformation Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Managing a pediatric practice means working within tight budgets and often juggling daily operations with a small staff. That’s why leveraging a comprehensive patient engagement platform is essential for boosting efficiency without breaking the bank. We help pediatric practices overcome these challenges by offering a suite of patient engagement tools, including online scheduling, patient intake, two-way secure texting, reminders and recalls, patient surveys/patient-reported outcomes, and telehealth. And the best part? All of these solutions were designed to effortlessly work alongside our award-winning Patient Portal. Let’s talk about how we can help your practice run smoother with solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your pediatric patients and their parents—all without nickel-and-diming you for functionality. https://hubs.ly/Q02Pv2r50 #PediatricPractice #HealthcareEfficiency #PatientEngagement #CostEffectiveCare #PracticeProfitability

🔍 Myth-busting: Common Misconceptions About Live-in Care Services 🔍 There are many misconceptions about live-in care services. At Promedica24, we’re here to set the record straight and provide clarity on what live-in care truly offers: Myth: Live-in care is too expensive. Fact: Live-in care can be more cost-effective than you might think, especially compared to residential care homes. Plus, it provides personalised, one-on-one support. Myth: My loved one will lose their independence. Fact: Live-in care actually promotes independence by allowing seniors to stay in their own homes and maintain their routines, with the added support they need. Myth: Live-in caregivers are intrusive. Fact: Our caregivers are trained to be respectful of personal space and routines. They’re there to assist, not intrude, ensuring comfort and dignity. Myth: Only elderly people need live-in care. Fact: Live-in care can benefit anyone needing ongoing support, including those with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or recovering from surgery. Myth: Live-in care is only for those with severe health issues. Fact: Live-in care is suitable for a range of needs, from companionship and daily assistance to specialised medical care. At Promedica24, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care that debunks these myths and highlights the true benefits of live-in care. 🌟 contact us 0800 086 8686 #LiveInCare #CareMyths #Promedica24 #SeniorCare #MythBusting

There are some helpful hints in this article about advocating for yourself when you are in the hospital. Most important is that it is always best to have someone help you. If you are in the hospital, chances are you are not feeling at your best. Having an extra set of eyes and ears can prove invaluable. You don't have to and you shouldn't do healthcare alone. #healthcareadvocate #patientadvocate #safehealthcare #seniorcare #youarenotalone #HavenHealthcareAdvocates https://lnkd.in/eu8bs4cb

So many health and social care providers are struggling with aspects of end of life and dementia care because of workforce shortages and a lack of investment in learning and development. We rely on CQC to flag these issues and to advocate for good quality palliative and end of life care for patients and their loved ones. The new CQC single assessment process introduces more evidence gathering from patients , families and professionals - if we are to eradicate poor quality end of life care we need to listen to all of their voices and stories. Going forwards The End of Life Partnership welcomes the introduction of partner feedback as part of the CQC single assessment framework. We see many examples of exemplary care, but unfortunately we also see reoccurring themes that hinder good quality care at the end of life. Let’s work together to instil trust back into the care regulatory system and to shine a light on both good and bad practice to ensure a strong a positive future for palliative and end of life care for all. #cqc #endoflifecare #palliative

We are all too aware of the current challenges facing access and delivery of care to patients in the community. Rather than focus on the negative messaging around collaboration between physicians and Nurse Practitioners, I would like to focus on the positive partnership/relations we can have as joint healthcare providers. As a #cardiology NP, I have had the good fortune over the years to work with many fantastic physicians who embrace and advocate for the role. The question I pose though: is there room for us in the community ?Providing and supporting patient care outside of the hospital setting? My specific patient population focuses on #cvd , think #riskfactor management, #heartfailure support and management and even #afib detection and management. The range of health issues we could use our knowledge and expertise to support traditional systems of healthcare delivery is broader than we often dare to acknowledge. Your thoughts and comments on this topic are appreciated 🙏🏼