Care Transitions and INTERACT: Leadership Insights with Dr. Ouslander

 

Articles Posted: Information Sharing Practices Between U.S. Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities to Support Care Transitions

Bridging the Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility Information Continuity Divide

The published article and a commentary highlight key issues regarding information transfer between U.S. hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

When dealing with information transfer, INTERACT® has tools to address these specific areas in support of safe care transitions. 

 

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Dr. Ouslander, 2021 Health Care Innovation Hero Award Recipient

Pathway Health’s Project Director for INTERACT® and Senior Medical Advisor, Dr. Joseph G. Ouslander, has been named the 2021 Health Care Innovation Hero for the Palm Beach County Medical Society’s 18th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards.

The award celebrates Dr. Ouslander’s work in the development and implementation of scientific advances that have substantially improved quality of life, whether through the invention of a new device, process, or service.

Dr. Ouslander, our Pathway Health team is grateful for the support, innovation and talent you bring to our organization. Congratulations!

Announcing INTERACT™ Center of Excellence Designation

 

We are pleased to announce that Friendship Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation of St. Louis is the first organization to achieve INTERACT™ Center of Excellence status.

To achieve this status, the organization committed to a rigorous certification program that promotes reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions utilizing the INTERACT Quality Improvement Program (QIP) and being committed to an intensive focus on the following:

  • Delivering leadership and direction for embracing full INTERACT QIP implementation.
  • Identifying best practice approaches for utilization of the INTERACT QIP.
  • Maintaining INTERACT™ Certified Champions.
  • Monitoring data and clinical outcomes to identify areas for performance improvement. 
  • Providing ongoing training and support for your care delivery team.

 

Learn more about the INTERACT™ Center of Excellence designation.

 

Download a copy of the media release here.