Patient Experience Life Support’s Post

There's no place like home regarding health care—a poignant truth with a bittersweet edge. This eye-opening article by Dr. Gary Rothenberg, Director of Medical Affairs at Podimetrics, shares the powerful story of a patient known as "Maria." It serves as a stark reminder of those who fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. Please read this to discover how smarter care coordination and patient-centered approaches can support high-risk individuals and prevent further disparities. Together, we can close these gaps. #HealthCare #ChronicCare #HomeCare #PatientCare #DigitalHealth #Podimetrics

Today is a good Monday. We have 18 open spots out of 24 for patients to be seen today. As we continue to improve I wanted to share our latest progress here as we work to improve how we provide primary care to our patients. For those of you who have been following along our team has made a significant and concerted effort to improve our access and the experience of care for our patients. We currently serve over 2000 patients and families in our practice and over the last 6 week cycle we have made a concerted effort to make our office more easy to access, a calmer workplace for our employees and a place where we effectively team together. What did we do? - install a doorbell for patient check ins to limit interruptions for our secretary - work as a team to triage all patient concerns rather than delegate this to a single team member - emphasize that prebooked appointments are for care that can only be received in person (well baby visits, chronic disease, antenatal visits) - work to optimize all visits before they are seen in clinic: this means lab work or imaging done before we see patients in some cases to ensure we can optimize our time in person - instill the principle of acknowledging receipt of requests vs feeling pressure to complete them the moment they are received - emphasizing to our team that their time and health is critical to our success and that being calm is more important than having an inbox at zero. - we have opened nearly every day to be fully accessible by online booking and patients are able to book as it works for them. Do I anticipate some hiccups into the future - it's likely. Are we now in a better mental space to work through them and develop solutions to problems - absolutely. #primarycare #calmcare #slowproductivity OntarioMD Ontario Health | Santé Ontario Catherine Faulds Kimberly Moran Middlesex London Ontario Health Team A shout out to some of the leaders who have helped me see the way through this too: Jason Fried David Heinemeier Hansson Cal Newport

Did you know that there's a wonderful way to receive top-notch healthcare right in the comfort of your own home? Say hello to Home Health Care, a compassionate and convenient option for those in need of medical support. What's in it for you? 1️⃣ Personalized Care: Professionals come to you, tailoring their approach to your unique needs. 2️⃣ Familiar Environment: Stay surrounded by the people and things you love while you heal. 3️⃣ Independence: Maintain your independence while getting the care you deserve. 4️⃣ Convenience: No more travel or waiting rooms – appointments come to your doorstep. 5️⃣ Peace of Mind: Family and friends can rest easy knowing you're well taken care of. Services offered: From wound care and medication management to therapy and companionship, home health care covers a wide range of medical and non-medical services. Whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply needing a helping hand, there's a home health care plan for you. Choosing home health care means putting your well-being first. It's about regaining control, finding comfort, and focusing on your recovery journey. Let's make health care feel like home sweet home. Call us today to see how we can provide services for you or a loved one. #HomeHealthCare #InterimHealthCareofEasternDakotas #ComfortOfHome #CaringForYou #SeniorCare #IHCSiouxFalls #IHCBrookings

#MobileMedical professionals SHOULD NOT be forgotten, and should be defended. That is all. My latest, via The Health Care Blog https://lnkd.in/gYhmGs2E #Fire, #EMS, #NEMT, #IFT, #CCT #CriticalCare #CommunityParamedicine #MobileIntegratedHealth #MIH -- #healthdata #HealthDataUtility #HDU #HIE #interoperability

It is sad and disheartening for a nation like ours that so many individuals are denied the dignity of dying in the place and environment they choose. Today, Dr Ranjana Srivastava OAM's Guardian article paints a painful and poignant picture of the current system's failure. Without changing the way we care for our dying, individuals and their carers are unlikely to routinely experience a safe and high-quality death. To do this, we must think beyond palliative care as the whole solution. While palliative care is crucial, end-of-life care goes beyond medicine, encompassing wishes, social needs, and relationships. The Violet Initiative recently released a research report that goes to the heart of this issue. Imogen Mitchell, Exec Director, Research & Academic Partnerships, Canberra Health Services, ICU Specialist, Canberra Hospital wrote in her foreword: "Changing the current dogma is going to be hard. It requires the community, primary care, acute care hospitals, aged care facilities, non-government organisations, academic partners, and state and federal policymakers to be engaged in a meaningful dialogue to realise safe and high-quality dying. It also requires novel approaches to care for the dying and their caregivers, given the stalemate of change over the last 20 years around dying" Compassion, choice, and control are vital during the last stage of life. A system-wide approach (healthcare, social services, communities) is needed to prioritise compassion, choice, and support for the dying. I am passionate about addressing these needs to ensure people have the experience they want and deserve. I’m excited about the potential of new technologies to introduce novel, personalised and empathetic solutions to address this at scale. It is time to assess the human and economic costs of this life stage and explore new models that relieve system pressures while improving care, support, and outcomes for people and their families. The links to Ranjana's article and Violet's research report are in the comments below. #Dyingwell #healthcare #agedcare #compassion #innovation

Personalized Care: Home health care provides personalized attention and tailored treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each individual patient. Comfort and Familiarity: Patients can receive care in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by familiar surroundings and the support of their loved ones. Independence: Home health care allows patients to maintain a sense of independence and autonomy, as they can continue with their daily routines and activities. Cost-Effective: In many cases, home health care can be more cost-effective than inpatient care, as it reduces hospital stays and related expenses. Reduced Risk of Infections: By receiving care at home, patients are less exposed to infections commonly found in healthcare facilities, contributing to better overall health outcomes. Family Involvement: Home health care encourages family involvement in the patient's care, fostering a supportive environment that can positively impact the patient's well-being. These benefits make home health care services an attractive option for individuals in need of medical assistance while maintaining a sense of independence and familiarity. At WellSpring Home Health Care, you are cared for like family. Call us today to learn more Alaska (907) 357-3655 or Washington (253) 625-7606 #veterancareservices #eldercareservices #tacoma #seniorcareservices #homecareservices #homecareagency #eldercare #skillednursing #unskillednursingservices #woundcarenurse #wasilla #anchorage #AssistedLivingCommunity #dementiacaregiving #Alzheimercaregiver #Wellspring #loveyourelders

Wise words from Kate Carnell, Chair of The Violet Initiative. Today’s systems simply aren’t serving us well enough. It is time to explore new models that relieve system pressures while improving care, support and outcomes for people and their families. Links in the comments below. #agedcare #healthcare #innovation #compassion #healthcarepolicy

I spoke with Jill AM MAICD, AM MAICD, from The Australian Financial Review about our death-denying culture and its impact on people, families, health and aged care systems. Put simply, today's systems aren’t serving us well enough. Australia’s public health systems are in crisis. Hospitals nationwide are overwhelmed, dealing with bed blocks, elective surgery delays, ED overcrowding, and ambulance ramping. A new evidence-based review from The Violet Initiative uncovered some startling truths: ✴ At least a quarter of all hospital beds are occupied by patients in their last year of life, predominantly elderly individuals. ✴ Elderly, frail people in the last stage of life often face a distressing cycle of hospitalisation following acute health deterioration. ✴ Nearly one-third of emergency calls involve patients nearing the end of life, most of whom are over 75. ✴ Typically, people are transported by ambulance from home or from residential aged care to the emergency department, admitted to the hospital, and often end up in intensive care on life support. ✴ Ironically, many of these older adults do not wish to be hospitalised and prefer not to die in a hospital setting. ✴ Research shows that dying patients often receive high-intensity care without clear benefits, frequently at odds with their known preferences. This issue affects everyone. I'm calling on federal and state governments to help all Australians talk about and plan for the last stage of life so more people can have the dignified and compassionate experience they want and deserve. Let's make the #laststageoflife the best it can be for everyone involved. Please share this message and don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like to help. Violet's CEO, Melissa Reader, will discuss this on 2GB later this afternoon. Tune in. Link to the article is in the comments. #healthcare #agedcare #compassion #support

This is at the core of improving care for all. By orienting our care to what matters to the individual, and truth telling about what to expect after this episode of care, we can steer our health system in a better direction.

Long-term care involves a variety of services designed to meet a person's health or personal care needs when they can no longer perform everyday activities on their own. This article provides an overview of long-term care planning, services, and costs, as well as other resources. https://lnkd.in/gp_KRYaM