October is Home Health & Hospice Month
Elite has the pleasure of serving both home health and hospice. Because we are a dual agency, we are able to support our patients along the continuum of their rehabilitation phases and in their end-of-life process. We believe that these relationships that we build with our patients and their families allows us to give care […]
Healthy Aging Month
September is the month we look at how to support healthy aging. Healthy aging is a combination of physical and mental health as well as building community and resources for spiritual and emotional well-being. The aging process changes the mind and the body, and depending on lifestyle, community and social well-being may also evolve (dhs.gov). […]
Pain is a disease
September is Pain Awareness Month. Understanding chronic pain is critical to how we support our patients on our service. Join us in our learning: Pain Awareness Month – International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) (iasp-pain.org) September is Pain Awareness Month: Complexity and Progress in Pain Research | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and […]
Aging as an adventure
Aging can have a negative connotation in our culture. One of the goals we have at Elite is to promote healthy aging. We are intentional in our community work to preserve people’s wishes for independence, their voice in their healthcare plans, and building rehabilitation around their needs. Through home health, palliative care, and hospice, we […]
What is Telehealth Nursing?
Nursing is an incredibly important profession that can greatly impact the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Nurses provide vital services in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other settings where they interact with and care for patients in need. Telehealth nursing is a rapidly growing field that leverages the power of technology […]
Transitional Care Management
Transitional care management (TCM) is crucial to improving outcomes for patients with complex healthcare needs. Patients with comorbid conditions often struggle with managing their health during episodes of acute illness, leading to high readmission rates and poor patient outcomes. TCM addresses these challenges by administering support throughout the entire care continuum as patients move from […]
4 Tips to Help Your Terminally Ill Loved One Prepare Financially
If you have a loved one who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness — such as inoperable cancer or Alzheimer’s disease — your life has been turned upside down. Even if your family member struggled with their health prior to the diagnosis, it doesn’t make the situation any easier. In addition to coping with […]
Is Telehealth really a good option?
You might wonder if telehealth really is a valid option for seeking healthcare and the opinion of a professional if they are unable to see you in person. Here are some guidelines we use when considering if telehealth makes sense for our patients. Constitutional: e.g. well-nourished, well-developed, well-appearing, Vitals Ears, nose, mouth, throat: e.g. normocephalic, […]
REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING CASE STUDY
Overview Reduce Hospital Readmissions with Remote Patient Monitoring Located in Pittsburgh, Home Health and Hospice (AHH) provides a wide variety of care services, including skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, hospice, and more. AHH utilizes advanced technology in its clinical care programs to deliver personalized care to support patients in managing chronic diseases […]
5 Ways Telehealth Increases Patient Activation
Elena Muller, MPH For a patient to achieve good health, patient engagement and activation is crucial. This blog explores the difference between patient engagement and activation and discusses how telehealth can help improve patient activation, and ultimately, health outcomes. What is Patient Activation? Patient activation and patient engagement are not one in the same. Patient activation falls […]
