Understanding the New MDS 3.0 Quality Measures
We are pleased to provide you with this resource manual on the quality measures affecting nursing homes: Understanding the New MDS 3.0 Quality Measures. This edition also includes definitions for […]
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Pilot Updates
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Special Innovation Project to reduce uncontrolled hypertension among Rhode Island residents and streamline care planning for clinicians. Learn more. October Blood Pressure […]
RI-GWEP Geriatrics ECHO Educational Program (RI-G ECHO)
Want to learn more about caregiver support, goals of care conversations, polypharmacy and medication management, changing behavior to reduce fall risk, community resources, and screening for dementia?
A solution to home-based, digital blood pressure self-monitoring
Partner with Healthcentric Advisors, on a Special Innovation Project to reduce uncontrolled hypertension among Rhode Island residents and streamline care planning for clinicians. Our pilot automates provider access to real-time home blood pressure readings. The technology facilitates information sharing with providers between office visits, coupled with coordination of education and support services for patients and caregivers, will work to tackle hypertension in seniors. Learn more.
Partnership is key to making communities healthier.
The many complex issues dominating health care today are best addressed through collaboration. With more than 25 years’ experience, Healthcentric Advisors offers essential support in driving change and improving the quality of health care in our region.
Together, we can have a significant impact on making health care safer, more accessible, and more cost effective.
Project ECHO® 2018 Update
We recently wrapped up our second Project ECHO®: How to Operate with Meaningful Engagement for Staff Stability (HOMESS), developed for Nursing Homes and Skilled that struggle with staffing shortage and […]
SAGE/Rhode Island Workshops: Promoting Quality of Care for LGBT Older Adults
Join our friends at SAGE/Rhode Island for a two-part series of workshops that provide knowledge and best practice skills to improve the quality of care for LGBT older adults in […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Train-the-Trainer Toolkit
This train-the-trainer toolkit is intended for providers to standardize and improve the care they give to patients with COPD. It includes a patient-facing booklet and self-management tools, as well as […]
CMS Releases RFI for the Development of a CMS Action Plan
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to hear from you… CMS has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Development of a CMS Action Plan to […]
Protect Your Adult Patients from Influenza This Season
Last year’s flu season was moderately severe but lasted a record-breaking 21 weeks. And while the timing of flu season is unpredictable, seasonal flu activity often begins to increase in […]