We are deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the dedicated staff at our partnering nursing homes. Your commitment to residents is invaluable, and we are honored to work alongside you to enhance their quality of life.

The Power of Partnership: Enhancing Patient Care Together

Research shows that strong collaboration between hospice providers and nursing homes leads to improved patient outcomes, higher family satisfaction, and better quality metrics. Here are some key statistics that highlight the impact of our partnership:

• Reduced Hospitalizations: Residents receiving hospice care in a nursing home are 50% less likely to experience burdensome hospitalizations in their last days of life (Teno et al., 2018).
• Enhanced Symptom Management: Studies indicate that hospice involvement significantly improves pain and symptom control for patients in nursing homes (Gozalo et al., 2018).
• Improved Family Satisfaction: Families of residents who receive hospice services report 70% higher satisfaction with care quality compared to those without hospice support (Miller et al., 2020).
• Higher CMS Star Ratings: Nursing homes that integrate hospice services often see improvements in their overall CMS Five-Star Quality Ratings due to enhanced care coordination and resident comfort (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, 2019).

Celebrating You: The Heart of Patient Care

Your role in patient care is vital. Every day, you provide comfort, dignity, and support to residents and their families. As we celebrate National Nursing Home Week, we want to recognize your unwavering dedication and the compassionate care you provide.

How Can We Support You?

We are always looking for ways to enhance our collaboration and better serve your residents. If there is anything we can do to support your team – whether through additional training, in-service education, or improving care coordination – please reach out.

Lets continue making a meaningful impact together. Call us anytime.

Thank you for all that you do to support your residents! We are honored to be your partner in care. Happy National Nursing Home Week!

References

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Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. (2019). Hospice services in Medicare: Report to Congress.
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Teno, J. M., Gozalo, P., Trivedi, A. N., Mitchell, S. L., Bunker, J., Lima, J., & Mor, V. (2018). Site of death,
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