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process for a patient while in the hospital to the actual patient admission into the SNF , the process is not only resource intensive and often confusing , but typically varies by hospital and SNF . The Value Network would create standard processes so each discharge and related admission are predictable , automated and easier for all stakeholders .
2 . Delivery of Care : Once the patient is in the SNF , the delivery of care must be consistent so any provider in the Value Network has standardized , measurable outcomes that can be reviewed , compared and used for quality improvement . By utilizing standardized care guidelines , the variability in the care and lengths of stay can be minimized . Patients with the same diagnosis and similar simultaneous disease states presented at different SNFs within the Value Network would be expected to have similar lengths of stays and positive outcomes . If they did vary , the IT solution would contain the data to perform a root-cause analysis to determine the factors that created the difference . If the care guidelines are different with varying expectations , comparative data analytics will provide little value .
3 . Discharge : The SNF discharge process typically begins upon admission . However , when the patient successfully completes his / her care , the actual discharge varies significantly by SNF and necessary support services often fall through the cracks . The Value Network IT solution would prompt those involved in the discharge process with the patient requirements and document that those required needs are in place . This would include capturing the patient experience and ensuring the discharge is to a safe and supportive environment . Otherwise , when the patient ’ s needs are not met at discharge , the opportunity for emergency department visits and hospital readmissions increases significantly .
4 . Post Discharge : When the patient has been discharged , the SNF must continue contact with the patient to again minimize the opportunity for emergency department visits and hospital readmissions . That ongoing patient engagement should create an avenue for communication between the SNF and other caregivers and the patient . By maintaining a strong relationship with the patient after discharge , the SNF can identify any patient needs that could be mitigated prior to an emergency department visit or readmission . The Value Network IT solution would monitor those communications and related interventions ( if any ) to determine common causal factors that could be improved upon and reinforced with the providers in the Value Network . This would help reduce unnecessary care costs and improve the patient experience throughout the market for the Value Network providers .
Achieving the Triple Aim
Only by connecting the Narrow Network providers and using a common IT solution can the acute providers and payors evolve the Narrow Network into a Value Network . By capturing all of the care-related patient throughput and delivery in a uniform and predictable way , the Post- Acute Value Network © can truly reduce cost , improve care and enhance the patient ’ s experience .
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