The ability to manage pressure ulcers is key to minimizing hospitalizations. Low rates of facility acquired pressure ulcers are the result of a high level of wellness/clinical oversight and an indicator of quality care and service.
Another common cause of both initial hospitalizations and re-hospitalizations is medication errors. Changes to medication regime whether after a scheduled physician appointment or emergency hospitalization can leave patients confused about what medications are most current. Our wellness team is responsible for medication reconciliation and management, a process which virtually eliminates medication errors.
Communication is key and Juniper Village at Meadville takes communication to the next level through:
- Use of Electronic Health Records (Point Click Care)
- Optimized care transitions protocols
- Full implementation of INTERACT (Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers)
- Use of a highly recognizable and consistent transfer information packet
- Focus on resident and care giver education and engagement
- Individualized care and service
