Sunday, April 21, 2013

Hospital Readmission Reduction App a good fit

The results are clear, to avoid a re-hospitalization try the new free PATH ALONG App.  The App was recently reviewed by a group of seniors on five important evaluation points. 

Specific: The App moves the patient from the broad intention to avoid a re-hospitalization in to the specific details used to best manage a safe recovery.  The main purpose is to reduce the need for a readmission.

Measureable: The App (PATH ALONG condensed under iFrame) defines the desired outcome with each care transition.  Was the critical task in each transition completed.

Attainable: The comprehensive structure of the App provides a measure of care assurance and keeps the process at a realistic level.  How do we adjust service to best meet the need and maintain health.

Relevant: The dynamic component with each care transition moves the inpatient staff and senior toward effort that strengthens health and well being. The focus is on recovery.

Time bound:  The specific time frame is the point of admission to approximately 30 days post discharge.  The seniors noted that the process was ongoing, with adjustments being made daily throughout the listed portion of time.

 Home Care Path  www.homecarepath.com and the Wisconsin PATH ALONG model deliver an advanced supportive care service.  Helping seniors in the home, with clinic visits, at the hospital, nursing home and assisted living facility.  Helping seniors downsize with a move in to an adult child's home. 2013 rates are 20.00 per hour.  Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule an interview.  We can be there when you are working.  We accept long term care insurance.  Services can be tax deductible.  Help with resources and the transition from private payment to public funded programming.  Valuing home and human life.  You are cordially invited to download your free PATH ALONG App, seniors are saying they would not go in to the hospital without their App.

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