Today's Hospitalist

MAY 16, 2025

“Twenty years ago, we never had nurse practitioners coming into SNFs, and we were lucky to get a physician in once or twice a month,” says Mr. Nieukirk, who joined OSF HealthCare after many years as a nursing home administrator. The health system’s 30-day readmission rate from SNFs is now under 10%.

Healthcare 91

Healthcare Patients Nurse Practitioner Hospital 91

GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

Started as a direct case manager, worked in a variety of different places including the state legislature and I’ve been with the state office now since 2006. Summary Transcript Summary You may have heard of Area Agencies on Aging, but do you really know what they do or how they do it? Susan: It is my anthem. Eric: Wonderful, Susan.

Community 89

Community Nurse Practitioner Provider IT 89

GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Malaz: One day I was in internal medicine residency and I had to take care of a patient who was admitted from a nursing home with dementia. For me, right now, the worst thing, my nightmare is dying from dementia alone in a nursing home. It requires a fight. It’s been going on for many decades now. Malaz: I love it.

Patient-Centered 126

Patient-Centered IT Family Families 126