Rural Spotlight

June 21, 2024

Webinar: Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model, July 25

Allevant, a joint venture between Mayo Clinic and Select Medical, helps Critical Access Hospitals by developing post-acute Transitional Care programs using available Swing Beds. Focused on helping patients transition to their highest level of independence, Transitional Care is a program that involves the patient and family, makes available the full resources of the Critical Access Hospital and focuses on measured outcomes and evidence-based processes to ensure patients get the best care possible.

Allevant has supported approximately 100 Critical Access Hospitals across 22 states including both independent and part of health systems. Our clients have cared for over 12,000 patients representing more than 158,000 swing bed days.

With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, our clients saw an average growth in swing bed days of 55% by the second year. 64% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical which is a growing patient population, and only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of less than 30 days. 76% of patients were discharged from Transitional Care back to independence. The average patient rating was 4.83 out of 5 when asked if patients would “recommend the program to others”.

Cost: Free

When:  Thursday, July 25, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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June 21, 2024

Webinar: Enhancing Rural Health in Colorado: Innovations in Hospital Transformation Program (HTP), July 18

Join this webinar for an in-depth exploration of Colorado’s Hospital Transformation Program (HTP).

This webinar will cover how a population health platform can overcome key challenges hospitals face with:

• Manual reporting
• Increasing reimbursement revenues
• ACO/HIE data

In addition, the webinar highlights the successes made by Lincoln Health, leading the way to effective and result driven outcomes after they implemented a population health platform.

Discover why provider orgs need to participate in new quality programs.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 18, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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June 21, 2024

Webinar: Optimizing Capital and Construction Spend: Strategies for Rural Healthcare Leaders, July 16

Join Mark Webb, Principal at Vizient, as he shares his extensive expertise in capital and construction management within the healthcare sector.

With over 25 years of experience in hospital administration, operations, and construction, Mark will provide valuable insights into managing rising building material costs and financial stress in the healthcare industry. As rural health systems expand to meet patient needs, rethinking capital strategies is crucial to delivering projects that are operationally efficient and cost-effective.

This presentation will focus on developing integrated and comprehensive strategies to enhance:

• Planning
• Design
• Execution of building projects

Learn how to manage unexpected cost increases and delivery delays, ensuring both short-term performance and long-term resilience against shortages, unexpected events, and market fluctuations.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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June 21, 2024

Webinar: Driving Change: Implementing Health Equity Processes in Rural Healthcare, July 11

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert and gain actionable strategies to drive change and advance health care equity in your rural healthcare facility.

Join Dr. Christina Cordero, Project Director for Healthcare Standards Development at The Joint Commission, for an educational session on advancing healthcare equity in rural healthcare settings.

With her extensive expertise in healthcare standards and public health research, Dr. Cordero will empower rural health clinicians with the knowledge and tools needed to establish processes that support equitable care delivery.

This session will cover essential topics such as:

• Prioritizing health care equity
• Assessing patients for health-related social needs
• Identifying disparities across patient groups
• Implementing effective action plans

Through real-world examples and practical insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these practices can be specifically applied to rural hospitals.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 11, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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June 21, 2024

Webinar: Safeguarding Rural Health: Environmental Responsibility Strategies for Healthcare Leaders, July 9

In this webinar Rebecca Hou, Environmental Sustainability Program Manager at Vizient, shares her extensive expertise in advancing sustainability in healthcare.

With a background in improving supply chain sustainability for 60% of acute care hospitals across the United States, Rebecca will address the unique environmental challenges faced by rural healthcare leaders.

Learn how rising temperatures, extreme weather events and exposure to harmful chemicals threaten patient health in rural areas. Discover how rural hospitals contribute to these issues and, more importantly, how they can lead the charge in promoting health inside and outside their walls.

This session will provide actionable strategies tailored for rural healthcare systems to advance human and environmental health.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m. CST

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