Care provided in Pennsylvania nursing homes is changing for the better, one program at a time. A Chester County nursing home that typically focuses on short-term rehabilitation is changing directions by implementing a Chronic Illness Support Program. This will aim to better meet the needs of patients and improve the quality of care given to chronically ill patients at an Exton, PA long-term care facility. As nursing home needs continue to grow, facilities must constantly evolve with those demands. The Exton Post Acute Rehab Center, a smaller facility serving about 120 residents, is enhancing its services provided to its more ill population.
Considering that about 65% of nursing home residents need help with multiple activities of daily living (ADLs), focusing on the individual patient needs as best as possible is necessary at every facility. This program will focus on integrating palliative care, disease-related education, and health coaching into resident healthcare support using more holistic approaches. Especially for those coming from hospitals, it is important to have the patients’ best interests in mind when providing care.
The palliative support side of the program aims at a more personal approach to caring for ill patients at this stage of their lives. Regional VP of Marquis Health Consulting Services shared with McKnight’s LTC News, “Palliative specialists fill that gap and provide the time and expertise required to help patients and families to be more informed. They are not afraid to have tough conversations about what a patient may want for themself, or a family member may want for their loved one. That’s vital when it comes to understanding, accepting, and planning when illness is an ongoing part of life – and achieving the best quality of life within that context.” Due to each healthcare facility having its strong suits in different areas, approaches like this program help to balance out the care in different areas to provide the best care possible across the board.
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