Reducing administrative burdens in senior care with Christina Lukezic, Director of Clinical Informatics, Saber Health

In the latest episode of the Post-Acute POV podcast, our host, Michele Spadola, Senior Product Manager at MatrixCare, is joined by Christina Lukezic, Director of Clinical Informatics at Saber Health. The pair discuss the challenges and solutions in ensuring seamless care transitions for residents in post-acute care.

Listen in as Christina shares insights on the importance of timely and accurate paperwork, the benefits of using technology to streamline processes, and how these improvements lead to better resident care and reduced administrative burdens. The conversation highlights the positive impact of technology on staff efficiency and resident satisfaction.

Topics discussed during today’s episode:  

1. [00:31 – 02:11]: Michele introduces today’s guest and topic. Christina shares her career journey and her role at Saber Health.
2. [02:11 – 05:53]: Christina discusses the challenges of obtaining timely paperwork for resident admissions and how technology helps streamline the process. She explains how accurate, complete resident profiles enhance care quality and safety.
3. [05:53 – 08:06]: Christina details how technology improves consistency and efficiency in managing resident admissions by centralizing information and reducing manual paperwork. This allows teams to prepare in advance, leading to better care outcomes.
4. [08:06 – 14:36]: Michele and Christina explore how technology reduces administrative burdens, enhances information management, and improves the overall experience for residents and families. By minimizing paperwork, caregivers can focus more on bedside care, alleviating stress for both staff and residents.
5. [14:36 – 19:33]: Christina underscores the importance of proper training and support when adopting new systems, highlighting the significant time savings and accuracy improvements. Michele stresses the need for better information sharing between care facilities and hospitals to enhance patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalizations.
6. [19:33 – 22:15]: Christina emphasizes continuous improvement in care processes through technology. She encourages organizations to stay committed to advancements and leverage data to drive meaningful change.
7. [22:15 – 24:04]: Christina highlights the power of data in justifying process changes and reinforcing resident satisfaction and safety as top priorities. Michele thanks Christina for her insights and closes the discussion with a reminder of the collaborative effort required to enhance care.

Resources  

• Learn more about MatrixCare at: https://www.matrixcare.com/ 
• Find out more about MatrixCare Data Exchange Manager: https://go.matrixcare.com/interop-by-the-numbers.html
• Find details on Saber Health: https://www.saberhealth.com/
• Listen to more episodes of the Post-Acute POV  

Disclaimer  

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