Healthy Careers

(#38) Post-COVID Healthcare with Isaac Freund


Listen Later

In this episode of Healthy Careers, host Stacy Creagan welcomes Isaac Freund, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Vitae Health Systems, to delve into the evolving landscape of long-term care and nursing homes post-COVID-19.


Isaac shares his unique career journey in the skilled nursing space and discusses the pressing need to address the correlation between mental and physical health in long-term care facilities. He highlights how COVID-19 reshaped care delivery, the challenges facilities face today, and how integrating mental health services can significantly enhance patient outcomes.


This insightful conversation provides actionable strategies and innovative approaches for healthcare professionals aiming to create meaningful change in long-term care.

Key Takeaways:


  • Isaac Freund’s career journey and leadership in the skilled nursing sector
    • The importance of addressing the mental and physical health correlation in long-term care
    • Challenges nursing homes face post-COVID and innovative strategies for improvement
    • The value of integrating mental health services into patient care plans
    • Practical advice for healthcare professionals committed to making an impact in long-term care
    • Episode Highlights:


      00:51 Meet Isaac Freund: Career Journey and Leadership Insights
      03:36 Navigating Challenges in Nursing Homes
      07:19 COVID-19's Transformative Impact on Long-Term Care
      20:55 Integrating Mental Health into Nursing Facilities
      29:02 Career Advice for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals
      33:59 Closing Reflections and Vision for the Future

      Keywords:


      Long-term care facilities,
      Post-COVID healthcare,
      Skilled nursing challenges,
      Nursing home innovation,
      Mental health in long-term care,
      Patient care improvements,
      Healthcare leadership,
      Integrative care approaches,
      Vitae Health Systems,


      Connect with Isaac Freund

      LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaac-freund-375722a5
      Visit: Vitae Health Systems

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      Healthy CareersBy Madison Loomis