Following a successful COVID-19 vaccine rollout, occupancy levels at long-term care facilities are starting to inch upwards, with recent data showing the national median occupancy for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at 69.7% as of the end of February, compared with 69.2% at the end of January. But even as occupancy levels start to rise again,
For senior living communities, the importance of nurturing leads has never been more important. According to new data from the National Investment Center for the Senior Housing and Care (NIC), assisted living occupancy fell 1.3 percentage points to 77.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020, and independent living occupancy dropped 1.4 percentage points to
For a sick patient, a change in care settings from acute to post-acute is one of the most vulnerable parts of their care journey. In fact, research shows that 40% of patients over 65 have medication errors after leaving the hospital and 18% of Medicare patients discharged from a hospital were readmitted within the first
We’re just days away from the 21st Century Cures Act (“Cures Act”) compliance day (April 5th). Checking in one last time to make sure you are prepared. In addition to providing background on what the regulations look like and what their implications will be for providers, we’ve also outlined the unique challenges that long-term post-acute
As the challenges of the pandemic continue to weigh heavily on senior care facilities, providers are turning their focus to developing the skills and processes necessary to implement coordination of care across the continuum to combat the challenges they face on a daily basis. Last year, elective surgeries were put on hold and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) occupancy rates decreased. Now, as SNF’s continue to receive vaccines and COVID rates decrease,
Breaking down silos and facilitating a connected care network is top of mind for many senior care providers. Sure, there are solutions out there to help facilitate the necessary processes, but how many of them can actually prove their results in a tangible way? Over the last two decades, PointClickCare has accumulated a large database
Having just surpassed the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic – a time when interoperability and data exchange have never been more important – we are reminded that The 21st Century Cures Act (“Cures Act”) compliance day (April 5th) is just around the corner. We’ve already provided a backdrop of what these regulations look
The shift to value-based care has placed increased pressure on healthcare providers to collect real world insights and actionable intelligence. Now more than ever, it’s critical that caregivers are empowered to make informed decisions based on accurate, reliable, and up-to-date data. But why is it so important? Simply put, data has a direct impact on
PointClickCare prides itself on moving the needle when it comes to long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) innovation. An aging population and increasing chronic conditions is fueling rapid growth in LTPAC, a trend that is unlikely to change anytime soon. KLAS Research recognizes the LTPAC industry’s role in the broader healthcare ecosystem, which is why its
For years, the healthcare industry has been opening its eyes to the benefits of collecting, analyzing, and acting on patient health data. When pulled in real time, data can deliver actionable insights that will empower providers to deliver better quality care and improve patient outcomes. On top of ensuring that they’re offering the best possible