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Driving Transformational Change in Mental Health Trusts: How We Helped Deliver £5.5M in Acute Inpatient Savings Annually! Do you work in a Mental Health trust, looking for practical ways to improve patient care while reducing costs? Discover how a leading NHS mental health provider saved £5.5M in acute inpatient costs, reduced bed occupancy, and delivered care closer to home by adopting innovative community-based models. At RwHealth we partnered with the trust to: -Improve patient outcomes by delivering care where it's needed most. -Reduce reliance on inpatient beds. -Realise millions in cost savings, reinvested into frontline services. Interested in how this could work for your organisation? Request the full case study below to see the actionable steps we took to achieve this success, It only takes a few seconds. https://lnkd.in/e7gB-bdY #NHS #MentalHealth #Leadership #CareInnovation #CostSavings #HealthcareTransformation #RWHealth

Policymakers must better support the existing #PrimaryCare workforce by increasing flexibility & decreasing burnout. Hybrid primary care payment gives primary care flexibility to tailor care & build teams to address specific needs like mental health. https://ow.ly/s85y50QwOi0

In 2023, the Arizona Psychiatric Society sponsored SB1810 to tackle the challenges of behavioral health integration in primary care settings. This bill was passed and amended into SB1726, allocating $1,000,000 from the State general fund for fiscal year 2023-2024 to the Collaborative Care Uptake Fund Program. This program aims to encourage and support primary care providers and technical assistance centers in implementing the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), an evidence-based practice for integration. We want to recognize the crucial role of Erik Osland from evolvedMD in the success of this legislative effort and grant. To address the mental health crisis, collaboration is key. The Collaborative Care Model is a powerful example of how integrated healthcare can effectively support mental health in Arizona and serve as a model for others. #BehavioralHealth #PrimaryCare #CollaborativeCare #HealthcareIntegration #mentalhealthmatters #HealthcareFunding

5 emotional-health-in-kidney-care tips you should hang on your wall: 💐 Practice empathetic listening with kidney patients. 💐 Include emotional health as part of the overall care plan. 💐 Encourage patients to express their feelings and concerns. 💐. Provide resources for emotional support and counseling. 💐 Regularly assess emotional well-being alongside physical health. https://lnkd.in/dsewptSh #kidneycare #emotionalhealth #empatheticlistening #patientcare #counseling

The future of healthcare is here! Explore how personalized care, mental health integration, and digital innovation are reshaping the industry. Join the conversation. #healthcaretrends #futureofwork #healthcare #healthcarerecruitment #healthcarerecruiters #healthcareinnovation

Much has been written about provider burnout during the pandemic. In this recent paper in OFID, my colleagues and I specifically write about burnout in providers caring for patients with Long COVID and fatiguing illnesses. Community is so important in preventing burnout and this is where Project ECHO can play such a critical role. So glad to be part of this one! If you are interested in learning more, we have a monthly national webinar on second Thursday of the month. Message me to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gkMYHSwS

Excited to share a blog Kathryn Merkeley published today: “Implementing Trauma-Informed Care (TIC): A Tool to Prevent Violence in Healthcare.” This piece provides essential tools and insights for Healthcare Organizations aiming to prioritize safety and empathy. Through a comprehensive look at integrating TIC principles within healthcare environments, Katy’s work illuminates a path towards reducing violence and fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and healthcare workers alike. Drawing from her own extensive frontline clinical experience and more recent work in Patient Safety and Performance Improvement, the article is a great read for leaders dedicated to building a culture of safety and respect. It’s fascinating to see how TIC principles can extend beyond healthcare—reflecting on my own experiences in government, public health, and disaster response, the relevance is strong. Well done, Katy! A must-read for anyone committed to making healthcare, public health —and beyond—a safer, more empathetic place. #HealthcareSafety #TraumaInformedCare #HealthcareLeadership https://lnkd.in/gs4PGFfU

Happy #FAQFriday LinkedIn! Today we wanted to tackle the question: How does human connection in health care lead to success? 🤔 Human connection in health care is fundamental to delivering compassionate, effective, and patient-centered care. This connection leads to better quality and safer outcomes, as it opens the door to therapeutic relationships that improve the accuracy of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and overall efficacy. 💖 💡 Human connection in health care has been a #hottopic in CHCM this month as we dove into the genuine connections that not only enhance the quality of healthcare, mental health, and social connections, but also improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. For more #FAQs like this one- visit our website today! For more on the #humanconnection, check out one of our recent blogs: https://lnkd.in/eidSukAy

#SocialPrescribing #LinkWorkers are a key part of the solution for #NHSreform. They serve as a vital bridge between medical care and the psychosocial factors that influence health, aligning perfectly with #darzireview #NHS10YearPlan https://lnkd.in/dQRrEk-Q

Human connection in healthcare is fundamental to delivering compassionate, effective, and patient-centered care. It involves recognizing the humanity in each patient, understanding their unique experiences and emotions, and building therapeutic relationships. In an environment often dominated by technology, routines, and efficiency, prioritizing human connection ensures that a real human connection remains holistic and tailored to individual needs. These genuine connections not only enhance the quality of healthcare, mental health, and social connections, but also improves patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. By focusing on human connections, healthcare professionals can navigate the complexities of modern medicine while maintaining the essence of what it means to truly work on building connections when caring for a patient facing physical health challenges or mental health vulnerabilities. ❤️ Read more on the 'Human Connection in Healthcare' here: https://lnkd.in/eidSukAy #healthcare #wehealhealthcare #humanconnection #improvinghealthcare