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In this episode of the Post-Acute POV, we sit down with Amy Wootton, RDN, LDN, Director of Nutrition Management at MatrixCare, to discuss the prevalence of malnutrition in older adults and how technology can help facilities to identify malnutrition in the data and take quick and appropriate action to combat it. Amy describes the challenges related to malnutrition and the importance of pairing a malnutrition screening tool with observation and assessment information when preventing and treating residents. Topics discussed during today’s episode: [01:09 – 02:09]: Amy dives into her backstory and her journey into nutrition management and post-acute care. [02:24 – 03:10]: Concern surrounding malnutrition, specifically in older adults. [03:17 – 04:16]: Malnutrition related challenges. [04:26 – 07:15]: Benefits of a malnutrition screening tool (MST) and the importance of observation and assessment information. [07:33 – 09:25]: A description of the frontline and how providers can benefit from a malnutrition screening tool under PDPM. [09:46 - 12:27]: Other tools that support care planning for malnourished individuals. Resources Learn more about MatrixCare solutions at: https://www.matrixcare.com/ Find out more about malnutrition in the data Read the transcript of today’s episode Listen to more episodes of the Post-Acute POV Disclaimer The content in this presentation or materials is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. We encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation or materials. ©2021 by MatrixCare   ...

In this episode of the Post-Acute POV, Navin Gupta, SVP of the Home and Hospice Division at MatrixCare, sits down with Todd Friedman, Chief Information Security Officer at ResMed, Brian Tolkkinen, Director of Information Security at MatrixCare, and Stephen Squires, Director of Information Security at Brightree, to discuss the non-negotiables related to information security every provider should have when engaging with digital healthcare. Discover best practices for creating and maintaining an effective security program and tips to keep your data and information secure. To properly protect your organization’s information and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements, it’s imperative to have a strong security program. Listen in as our guests dive deeper into what providers should look for when creating their own security strategy and the importance of prevention, response, and recovery while responding to inevitable security incidents. Links mentioned in the episode Shop Safely | CISA                Scams and Safety | FBI                    2-Factor Authentication    What we covered in today’s episode Many organizations and individuals are susceptible to falling for scams, particularly during the holidays. Guide us through some gotchas, tips, and awareness that people should be taking note of. Todd, as the leader over this function, would you mind just framing up the focus areas, and then we'll talk about how you deal with security incidents? What is a security incident? Steve, I know we're talking about prevention, response, and restoration regarding security incidents. What about the aspect of prevention, in particular? How do you view this? In terms of governance, what are some things we should be paying attention to? Testing is an important part of protecting digital data. Steve, you are actively involved in testing information security practices, can you ...

In this episode of the Post-Acute POV, our host Eric Grunden, Chief Customer Officer, is joined by Deborah Wesley, RN, BN, MSN, MHA, CEO, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, to have a conversation on attracting and retaining the right staff across post-acute care. Join Deborah and Eric as they discuss the impact the pandemic and vaccination mandates have had on recruiting staff, the specific qualities her team looks for in candidates, the importance of displaying empathy to retain employees, and how Addison County Home Health and Hospice uses their EHR as a strategic piece of their recruitment plan. Listen to their discussion below. Topics discussed during today’s episode: [01:15 – 02:53]: Deborah provides an introduction on herself and the history and mission of Addison County Home Health and Hospice. [03:32 – 04:43]: Second, Deborah comments on 2021 being called “The Great Resignation” and the impact that the pandemic has had on attracting and retaining the right staff. [4:56 – 9:09]: Third, Deborah describes how COVID vaccine mandates have impacted neighboring home health organizations and how Addison County Home Health and Hospice was able to reach a status of 100% vaccination. [9:45 – 11:26]: Deborah then explains how her organization uses their EHR as a strategic piece of their recruitment plan and the emphasis they place on work-life balance. [11:48 – 13:09]: Next, Deborah discusses what her team looks for when recruiting to maintain their positive culture and the importance of being open to challenges and change. [13:30 - 14:46]: Deborah shares how, as their EHR continues to evolve, they are provided with more opportunities to engage their staff by encouraging them to learn new aspects of the software like voice-to-text and developing individualized care ...