The Post-Acute POV

In this episode of the Post-Acute POV, Kevin Whitehurst, SVP of Skilled Nursing Solutions at MatrixCare sits down with Amy Ostrem, VP of SNF Solution Strategy, to chat about infection tracking. Listen in as they discuss the impact of technology and how organizations can leverage certain solutions to dive deeper into root cause analysis, contact tracing, trends, and more.

With over two decades of experience in healthcare technology, Amy has seen firsthand how smart innovation can improve efficiencies for skilled nursing facilities while driving down costs. Hear how she describes new ways these solutions can help identify risks for infections, including COVID19, and how they can enable providers to enhance their quality of care.

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The content in this presentation or materials is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. We encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation or materials.

In this episode, Kevin Whitehurst, SVP of the Skilled Nursing Solutions at MatrixCare, sits down with Dr. Dheeraj Mahajan (Dr.Raj), MD, to discuss the 4 pillars of a successful COVID-19 response for skilled nursing providers. With important themes ranging from infection control and testing, we uncover best practices and ways providers can stay ahead of the pandemic.

Dr. Raj is the President and CEO of the Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research (CIMPAR). With his experience running his own practice and assisting local and state health departments on COVID-19 response guidelines, Dr. Raj, goes over the four key areas to ensure success. Listen in as we unpack these pillars and discuss ways technology can help providers stay ahead of the curve.

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All information presented herein is solely intended for employees of MatrixCare customers in connection with their use of the MatrixCare application as a supplement to training, and to illustrate how MatrixCare applications can be utilized by a typical company. Statements and examples used in the presentation are not intended to contradict or in any way override the written or verbal instructions of the customer (“Client” or “Licensee”). The Client is responsible for establishing its own practices and procedures and making each of their employees familiar with them, including those related to the use of the MatrixCare application. Nothing in this material should be construed to be instructing any Client or employee to violate any Federal, State, or other jurisdictional law or regulation; or to violate any aspect of the Client’s established practices and procedures.  We encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation or materials.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The enclosed materials are not a contract and create no rights upon the reader or obligations of any kind on MatrixCare or its affiliates. MatrixCare or affiliates shall not be liable for the actions or inactions of the reader in reliance upon the information contained in this document.

In this episode of the MatrixCare podcast, Navin Gupta, SVP of the Home and Hospice Division at MatrixCare, sits down with Edo Banach, President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), to chat about the impacts of the pandemic on hospice and palliative care and where he believes the industry is headed. During a time when so much is unknown for care providers, we discuss the need to provide pre-acute care, balancing telehealth and in-person visits, and how we can support those who have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Listen in as Edo provides expert insight on the current state of the industry and what hospice and palliative care organizations should prepare for in the future.  

DISLCAIMER

The content in this presentation is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. Given the fluidity of the current regulatory environment due to the pandemic, we encourage you to seek, as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation.

In this episode of the MatrixCare Podcast, Kelly Keefe, RN, and VP of Community Solutions Strategy at MatrixCare, sits down with Lisa Taylor, CEO at iN2L to chat about resident engagement in post-acute care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how iN2L is providing engagement technology to enrich the lives of seniors and working diligently to bridge the communication gap between residents and their loved ones.

Listen in as we uncover best practices to help residents engage with technology, and the importance of ensuring the tools used are catered to the individual resident.  

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The content in this presentation is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. Given the fluidity of the current regulatory environment due to the pandemic, we encourage you to seek as appropriate regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation.

In this episode of the MatrixCare Podcast, Kevin Whitehurst, SVP of the Skilled Nursing Solutions at MatrixCare, sits down with Cassie Diner, Senior Product Manager at MatrixCare to chat about the lessons skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers have learned from the front lines of COVID-19. With such a challenging situation to navigate, we discuss what some of these healthcare heroes have done to improve their screening and infection control practices.

Listen in as we uncover how organizations can leverage technology to help protect their staff and their patients and ways they can best prepare for the upcoming flu season.

DISLCAIMER

The content in this presentation is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. Given the fluidity of the current regulatory environment due to the pandemic, we encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation.

In this episode of the MatrixCare Podcast, Navin Gupta, SVP of the Home and Hospice Division at MatrixCare, sits down with Bill Dombi, President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) to discuss the future of health care and more specifically, home care. With reimbursement changes, Navin and Bill explore how Medicare payments will be impacted going forward and what leaders should pay attention to.

Listen in as they talk about how providers leverage solutions like telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) during COVID-19 to solve issues such as isolation and more; creating an experience that is both high-touch and high-tech.

The content in this presentation is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. Given the fluidity of the current regulatory environment due to the pandemic, we encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation.

In this episode of the MatrixCare Podcast, Navin Gupta, SVP of the Home and Hospice Division at MatrixCare, sits down with Todd Friedman, Chief Information Security Officer at ResMed, Brian Tolkkinen, Director of Information Security at MatrixCare, and Stephen Squires, Director of Information Security at Brightree, to discuss the non-negotiables every provider should have when engaging with digital healthcare. Discover basic best practices to keep your data and information secure and tips on how to react to incidents or breaches.

To properly protect your organization’s information and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements, it’s imperative to have a strong security program. Listen in as they dive deeper into what ResMed’s security program entails and what providers should look for when creating their own security strategy.

In this episode of the MatrixCare Podcast, Kevin Whitehurst, SVP of the Skilled Nursing Solutions at MatrixCare, sits down with Frank Nash, Product Manager of CareCommunity to chat about trending topics within the industry, including telehealth visits, CMS changes due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), and the workflow impact to the nurses on the frontlines.  

Frank Nash has a range of experience within the healthcare technology market and has helped deliver SaaS-based (software-as-a-service) solutions to support out of hospital care for over 7 years. With a deep understanding of the industry, Frank shares his thoughts on how skilled nursing providers should leverage telehealth to help manage out of hospital health. Listen to the podcast to hear his tips on what to look for in a telehealth solution.

Please note, telehealth is provided through collaboration with Third Eye Health. MatrixCare is not licensed to provide telehealth directly. All information presented herein is solely intended for employees of MatrixCare customers in connection with their use of the MatrixCare application as a supplement to training, and to illustrate how MatrixCare applications can be utilized by a typical company. Statements and examples used in the presentation are not intended to contradict or in any way override the written or verbal instructions of the customer (“Client” or “Licensee”). The Client is responsible for establishing its own practices and procedures and making each of their employees familiar with them, including those related to the use of the MatrixCare application. Nothing in this material should be construed to be instructing any Client or employee to violate any Federal, State, or other jurisdictional law or regulation; or to violate any aspect of the Client’s established practices and procedures.  We encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory, and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation or materials.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The enclosed materials are not a contract and create no rights upon the reader or obligations of any kind on MatrixCare or its affiliates. MatrixCare or affiliates shall not be liable for the actions or inactions of the reader in reliance upon the information contained in this document.

In this episode of the MatrixCare Podcast, Navin Gupta sits down with Bobby Lolley, executive director of the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF). Listen in as they chat about trending themes within the industry; such as, electronic visit verification (EVV), COVID-19 (coronavirus), and staying focused on patient care.

HCAF is a trade association representing the home care industry. However, they do a number of things beyond representation, from advocacy to education, and more. Their mission is to be able to serve patients and clients in their homes while providing high quality, cost-effective services. So, we're very excited to be able to have Bobby join us on this episode.

Bobby has 20+ years in the healthcare industry, with a range of experience from the ICU, to home care, and hospice. His experiences have varied from being a per diem staff nurse in a small rural community to a regional director for a large national chain. Learn more about Bobby and his thoughts on EVV, COVID-19, and patient care.

This content is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein may change without notice. As such, we encourage you to seek appropriate, regulatory, and legal advice on the matters covered.