Strategies for supporting patients after transition
By
Neil Gulsvig
Jul 06, 2015
Discharge no longer means “good-bye and good luck”
Drive success with effective transition and discharge planning
By
Neil Gulsvig
May 11, 2015
It is not uncommon for patient transition instructions to be poorly written, unclear, hard to understand, and hastily pulled together at the last minute.
Examining patient readiness to self-manage
By
Neil Gulsvig
Mar 30, 2015
It is no secret that at the time of discharge, patients are much more likely to succeed in self-managing their own care if they feel prepared and confident. But how do we know when a patient is ready?
Virginia, an 87-year-old widow, was admitted to your short-stay facility after hospitalization for angina related to coronary artery disease. Just before discharge, her doctor ordered transdermal nitroglycerin...
The power of ‘in the moment’ feedback
By
Neil Gulsvig
Jan 09, 2015
As we look to the third driver, the “in the moment” patient feedback, I want to start by looking at the patient experience and understanding that it is an interaction between an organization...
Aligning patient expectations to improve transition outcomes
By
Neil Gulsvig
Nov 26, 2014
It is critical for short-stay providers to take a close look at what can be done to ensure successful management of patient transitions, from admission to discharge and beyond. To minimize post-transition...
Empowering patients to take charge
By
Neil Gulsvig
Oct 24, 2014
Research supports the notion that engagement of patients in monitoring and managing their own healthcare elevates the patient’s role from passive recipient to active director.
Seven key drivers of patient transitions
By
Neil Gulsvig
Sep 08, 2014
What strategies should a provider adopt in order to be on the “A” list as a preferred provider of short-stay and transitional care services in today’s ever-changing and challenging marketplace?...