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Geriatric Care Models

A special issue of Geriatrics (ISSN 2308-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Healthy Aging".

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Prof. Dr. James S. Powers

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1. Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 7159 Vanderbilt Medical Center East,Nashville, TN 37232, USA
2. Clinical Associate Director, Tennessee Valley Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Nashville TN, USA
Interests: geriatrics education; long-term care; geriatric nutrition; frail elderly; quality improvement; geriatric care models
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The Importance of Geriatric Care Models

Healthcare is undergoing a value-based transformation. Value-driven healthcare strives to improve access to healthcare, to improve the patient’s experience and quality of care, and to moderate healthcare costs. Value-based purchasing drives quality metrics and can serve as an important lever for changes in healthcare delivery. 

Geriatric patients consume a disproportionate share of healthcare resources. Estimates from the US suggest that 50% of healthcare costs are attributed to 5% of the population characterized as hi-risk, hi-need patients. The high-need population is characterized by heavy healthcare utilization and having functional self-care limitations. In addition to clinical needs, the high-need population also has behavioral, functional, and social needs.

Program targeting for added services for high-risk populations, and focusing service resources to needs makes enormous sense. We are in the early stages of understanding how to identify appropriate patients and provide them the right intensity and mix of services. Innovative geriatric care models which demonstrate improved outcomes in health and well-being, care utilization, and cost moderation can be scaled to enhance care generally. Successful care models can involve the service setting, care delivery, and organizational culture. Focused management of high-need and frequent utilizers is critical, and may include enhanced primary care, transitional and integrated care across settings, new techniques for patient monitoring, inter-professional teamfunction, and continuous outcome assessment utilizing multiple data sources. The delivery transformation stimulated by value-based purchasing is forcing healthcare systems to evaluate the effects of different components of service along the continuum of care.

Potential contributors to this special edition of Geriatrics may include investigators and participants in innovative models of care such as accountable care organizations, advanced alternative payment models, transitions of care models, telehealth programs, patient-centered medical homes, acute care for elderly units, early mobility and healthy aging programs, medication reconciliation, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) programs. Submissions with data and analyses are particularly welcome. Additionally, thoughtful descriptive proposals of data analytics and continuous feedback to clinicians, identification of hi-need patients, improving the cultural environment and attitudes regarding aging and society, health policy concerns, and successful team-based and collaborative care models are welcome.

Dear Colleagues,

I am serving as Guest Editor for a Special Issue of the journal Geriatrics (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/geriatrics, ISSN 2308-3417) on the subject of "Geriatric Care Models". Innovative geriatric care models which demonstrate improved outcomes in health and well-being, care utilization, and cost moderation can be scaled to enhance care generally. Successful care models can involve the service setting, care delivery, and organizational culture. It is my pleasure to invite you to submit an invited feature article on the topic of Geriatric Care Models. The manuscript may be either a full paper or a communication based on your own research in this area, or may be a focused review article on some aspect of the subject. Please note that for your contribution, all article processing charges will be *waived*.

Geriatrics is fully open access. Open access (unlimited and free access by readers) increases publicity and promotes more frequent citations, as indicated by several studies. Open access is supported by the authors and their institutes.

The submission deadline is *30 June 2018*. You may send your manuscript now or up until the deadline. If you require an extension, just advise us of a more realistic deadline. Submitted papers should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. We also encourage authors to send a short abstract or tentative title to the Editorial Office in advance (geriatrics@mdpi.com).

For further details on the submission process, please see the instructions for authors at the journal website.

Thanking you in anticipation.

With best wishes

Prof. James S. Powers MD
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Geriatric Models of Care
  • Value–based Healthcare
  • Healthcare Outcomes
  • Transitions of Care
  • Identification of High–risk, High–need Patients
  • Aging and Society
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Data Analytics

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Editorial
Geriatric Care Models
by James S. Powers 1,2
1 The Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
2 The Center for Quality Aging, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
Geriatrics 2021, 6(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6010006 - 12 Jan 2021
Cited by 2 | Viewed by 3853
Abstract
This Special Issue on geriatric care models features 18 papers highlighting the evolving nature of healthcare delivery and the leadership and quality enhancement research provided by geriatric care models [...] Full article
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Communication
The GeriPACT Initiative to Prevent All-Cause 30-Day Readmission in High Risk Elderly
by James S. Powers 1,2,3,*, Lovely Abraham 1, Ralph Parker 1, Nkechi Azubike 1 and Ralf Habermann 1
1 Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
2 TVHS Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
3 Vanderbilt Center for Quality Aging, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 27203, USA
Geriatrics 2021, 6(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6010004 - 6 Jan 2021
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Background: Suboptimal care transitions increases the risk of adverse events resulting from poor care coordination among providers and healthcare facilities. The National Transition of Care Coalition recommends shifting the discharge paradigm from discharge from the hospital, to transfer with continuous management. The patient [...] Read more.
Background: Suboptimal care transitions increases the risk of adverse events resulting from poor care coordination among providers and healthcare facilities. The National Transition of Care Coalition recommends shifting the discharge paradigm from discharge from the hospital, to transfer with continuous management. The patient centered medical home is a promising model, which improves care coordination and may reduce hospital readmissions. Methods: This is a quality improvement report, the geriatric patient-aligned care team (GeriPACT) at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) participated in ongoing quality improvement (Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA)) cycles during teamlet meetings. Post home discharge follow-up for GeriPACT patients was provided by proactive telehealth communication by the Registered Nurse (RN) care manager and nurse practitioner. Periodic operations data obtained from the Data and Statistical Services (DSS) coordinator informed the PDSA cycles and teamlet meetings. Results: at baseline (July 2018–June 2019) the 30-day all-cause readmission for GeriPACT was 21%. From July to December 2019, 30-day all-cause readmissions were 13%. From January to June 2020, 30-day all-cause readmissions were 15%. Conclusion: PDSA cycles with sharing of operations data during GeriPACT teamlet meetings and fostering a shared responsibility for managing high-risk patients contributes to improved outcomes in 30-day all-cause readmissions. Full article
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Concept Paper
ACE Model for Older Adults in ED
by Martine Sanon 1,*, Ula Hwang 1,2, Gallane Abraham 2, Suzanne Goldhirsch 1, Lynne D. Richardson 2 and GEDI WISE Investigators 2
1 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine 1, New York, NY 10029, USA
2 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Department of Emergency Medicine2, New York, NY 10029, USA
Geriatrics 2019, 4(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics4010024 - 21 Feb 2019
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The emergency department (ED) is uniquely positioned to improve care for older adults and affect patient outcome trajectories. The Mount Sinai Hospital ED cares for 15,000+ patients >65 years old annually. From 2012 to 2015, emergency care in a dedicated Geriatric Emergency Department [...] Read more.
The emergency department (ED) is uniquely positioned to improve care for older adults and affect patient outcome trajectories. The Mount Sinai Hospital ED cares for 15,000+ patients >65 years old annually. From 2012 to 2015, emergency care in a dedicated Geriatric Emergency Department (GED) replicated an Acute Care for Elderly (ACE) model, with focused assessments on common geriatric syndromes and daily comprehensive interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings for high-risk patients. The IDT, comprised of an emergency physician, geriatrician, transitional care nurse (TCN) or geriatric nurse practitioner (NP), ED nurse, social worker (SW), pharmacist (RX), and physical therapist (PT), developed comprehensive care plans for vulnerable older adults at high risk for morbidity, ED revisit, functional decline, or potentially avoidable hospital admission. Patients were identified using the Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) screen, followed by geriatric assessments to assist in the evaluation of elders in the ED. On average, 38 patients per day were evaluated by the IDT with approximately 30% of these patients formally discussed during IDT rounds. Input from the IDT about functional and cognitive, psychosocial, home safety, and pharmacological assessments influenced decisions on hospital admission, care transitions, access to community based resources, and medication management. This paper describes the role of a Geriatric Emergency Medicine interdisciplinary team as an innovative ACE model of care for older adults who present to the ED. Full article
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Improving Care Transitions for Hospitalized Veterans Discharged to Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Focus on Polypharmacy and Geriatric Syndromes
by Amanda S. Mixon 1,2,3,4,*, Vivian M. Yeh 3, Sandra Simmons 2,3,4,5, James Powers 2,4,5, Eugene Wesley Ely 2,4, John Schnelle 2,3,4,5 and Eduard E. Vasilevskis 1,2,3,4
1 Section of Hospital Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
2 Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
3 Center for Clinical Quality and Implementation Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
4 Center for Quality Aging, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
5 Division of Geriatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
Geriatrics 2019, 4(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics4010019 - 9 Feb 2019
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Geriatric syndromes and polypharmacy are common in older patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and increase 30-day readmission risk. In a U.S.A. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-funded Quality Improvement study to improve care transitions from the VA hospital to area SNFs, Veterans [...] Read more.
Geriatric syndromes and polypharmacy are common in older patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and increase 30-day readmission risk. In a U.S.A. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-funded Quality Improvement study to improve care transitions from the VA hospital to area SNFs, Veterans (N = 134) were assessed for geriatric syndromes using standardized instruments as well as polypharmacy, defined as five or more medications. Warm handoffs were used to facilitate the transfer of this information. This paper describes the prevalence of geriatric syndromes, polypharmacy, and readmission rates. Veterans were prescribed an average of 14.7 medications at hospital discharge. Moreover, 75% of Veterans had more than two geriatric syndromes, some of which began during hospitalization. While this effort did not reduce 30-day readmissions, the high prevalence of geriatric syndromes and polypharmacy suggests that future efforts targeting these issues may be necessary to reduce readmissions among Veterans discharged to SNF. Full article
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Editorial
The Importance of Geriatric Care Models
by James S. Powers
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 7159 Vanderbilt Medical Center East, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
Geriatrics 2019, 4(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics4010005 - 27 Dec 2018
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I am delighted to edit this Special Issue of Geriatrics focusing on Geriatric Care Models. [...] Full article
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Geriatrics Evaluation and Management in the Veterans Administration—An Historical Perspective
by James S. Powers 1,* and Kathryn J. Eubank 2
1 The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 7159 Vanderbilt Medical Center East, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
2 The San Francisco VA Medical Center, The University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(4), 84; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3040084 - 25 Nov 2018
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment, defined as an interdisciplinary assessment and development of an overall plan of treatment and follow-up, has become a fundamental part of clinical geriatric care. Since the 1970s, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has encouraged the development of geriatric [...] Read more.
Comprehensive geriatric assessment, defined as an interdisciplinary assessment and development of an overall plan of treatment and follow-up, has become a fundamental part of clinical geriatric care. Since the 1970s, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has encouraged the development of geriatric evaluation and management programs. Evolution of geriatric evaluation and management has occurred over time and many VA medical centers have transferred inpatient geriatric evaluation programs to long-term care Community Living Centers, home, and outpatient settings. Availability of geriatric resources and trained personnel across the continuum of care as well as administrative collaboration between care components are critical to the successful implementation of geriatric services. Facilities may need to prioritize their resources and utilize the most effective and relevant elements of geriatric evaluation and management according to patient population needs, available space, resources, and institutional priorities. New risk assessment tools derived from the VA’s experience in geriatric evaluation may be useful for targeting services for other high-risk populations. Full article
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Article
Early Mobility in the Hospital: Lessons Learned from the STRIDE Program
by Susan Nicole Hastings 1,2,3,4,*, Ashley L. Choate 1, Elizabeth P. Mahanna 1, Theresa A. Floegel 5, Kelli D. Allen 1,6, Courtney H. Van Houtven 1,7 and Virginia Wang 1,2,7
1 Center of Innovation for Health Services Research in Primary Care, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC 27705, USA
2 Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
3 Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
4 Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC 27705, USA
5 College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA
6 Department of Medicine & Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
7 Duke Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(4), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3040061 - 26 Sep 2018
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Immobility during hospitalization is widely recognized as a contributor to deconditioning, functional loss, and increased need for institutional post-acute care. Several studies have demonstrated that inpatient walking programs can mitigate some of these negative outcomes, yet hospital mobility programs are not widely available [...] Read more.
Immobility during hospitalization is widely recognized as a contributor to deconditioning, functional loss, and increased need for institutional post-acute care. Several studies have demonstrated that inpatient walking programs can mitigate some of these negative outcomes, yet hospital mobility programs are not widely available in U.S. hospitals. STRIDE (assiSTed eaRly mobIlity for hospitalizeD older vEterans) is a supervised walking program for hospitalized older adults that fills this important gap in clinical care. This paper describes how STRIDE works and how it is being disseminated to other hospitals using the Replicating Effective Programs (REP) framework. Guided by REP, we define core components of the program and areas where the program can be tailored to better fit the needs and local conditions of its new context (hospital). We describe key adaptations made by four hospitals who have implemented the STRIDE program and discuss lessons learned for successful implementation of hospital mobility programs. Full article
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Commentary
The Acute Care for Elders Unit Model of Care
by Robert M. Palmer
Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School 825 Fairfax Avenue, Suite 201 Norfolk, VA 23507, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030059 - 11 Sep 2018
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Older patients are at risk for loss of self-care abilities during the course of an acute medical illness that results in hospitalization. The Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit is a continuous quality improvement model of care designed to prevent the patient’s loss [...] Read more.
Older patients are at risk for loss of self-care abilities during the course of an acute medical illness that results in hospitalization. The Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit is a continuous quality improvement model of care designed to prevent the patient’s loss of independence from admission to discharge in the performance of activities of daily living (hospital-associated disability). The ACE unit intervention includes principles of a prepared environment that encourages safe patient self-care, a set of clinical guidelines for bedside care by nurses and other health professionals to prevent patient disability and restore self-care lost by the acute illness, and planning for transitions of care and medical care. By applying a structured process, an interdisciplinary team completes a geriatric assessment, follows clinical guidelines, and initiates plans for care transitions in concert with the patient and family. Three randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews of ACE or related interventions demonstrate reduced functional disability among patients, reduced risk of nursing home admission, and lower costs of hospitalization. ACE principles could improve elderly care in any acute setting. The aim of this commentary is to describe the ACE model and the basis of its effectiveness. Full article
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Editorial
Strategies to Promote Broad-Based Implementation of Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Units
by Roger Y. Wong
Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030058 - 6 Sep 2018
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Case Report
Vet Connect: A Quality Improvement Program to Provide Telehealth Subspecialty Care for Veterans Residing in VA-Contracted Community Nursing Homes
by Anne Hale 1,*, Leah M. Haverhals 1, Chelsea Manheim 1 and Cari Levy 1,2
1 VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centric and Value-Driven Care, 13611 East Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80045, USA
2 School of Medicine, The University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030057 - 5 Sep 2018
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Veterans residing in Veterans Health Administration (VA) contracted Community Nursing Homes (CNHs) receive primary care from the CNH they reside in, but often travel to Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) for specialty care services. The Vet Connect project is a quality improvement project [...] Read more.
Veterans residing in Veterans Health Administration (VA) contracted Community Nursing Homes (CNHs) receive primary care from the CNH they reside in, but often travel to Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) for specialty care services. The Vet Connect project is a quality improvement project aiming to implement video technology to support access to specialty care. Methods: Eight Denver VAMC specialty care providers and three project nurses underwent telehealth training and obtained appropriate equipment. To identify in-person visits eligible for substitution of video visits, project nurses review charts of CNH Veterans, consult directly with Veterans, and obtain recommendations from staff. Project nurses serve as tele-presenters within the CNHs, while VA specialists provide care from the VAMC. After each visit, team nurses coordinate care with and deliver specialty care recommendations to CNH staff. Results: We assessed clinical, business, and technical domains of the Vet Connect project, and utilized process mapping to identify barriers and facilitators to implementation. Clinically, starting on 26 June 2017 through 1 June 2018, N = 203 video visits have been conducted with 11 different CNHs in three subspecialties: geriatrics, palliative care, and mental health. These visits generated 49 referrals for 37 Veterans. Fiscally, cost analyses indicate that per visit, the health care system saves an estimated $310. Technologically, the success rate was 83%. Process mapping helped identify facilitators and barriers to implementation of the telehealth program, including cultivating buy-in from key stakeholders (i.e., medical and mental health providers, telehealth staff, and CNH staff), communication allowing for ongoing program adaptation, and building relationships. Conclusion: Subspecialty care delivery to nursing homes using video visit technology in the Vet Connect program is feasible using centralized organization to coordinate complex clinical, business and technical processes. Vet Connect has proved sustainable and has potential to expand within and outside of the VA. Full article
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Review
Orthogeriatrics and Hip Fracture Care in the UK: Factors Driving Change to More Integrated Models of Care
by Mark Middleton
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, UK
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030055 - 28 Aug 2018
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In the United Kingdom (UK), approximately 80,000 hip fractures each year result in an estimated annual cost of two billion pounds in direct healthcare costs alone. Various models of care exist for collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and geriatricians in response to the complex [...] Read more.
In the United Kingdom (UK), approximately 80,000 hip fractures each year result in an estimated annual cost of two billion pounds in direct healthcare costs alone. Various models of care exist for collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and geriatricians in response to the complex medical, rehabilitation, and social needs of this patient group. Mounting evidence suggests that more integrated models of orthogeriatric care result in superior quality of care indicators and clinical outcomes. Clinical governance through national guidelines, audit through the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD), and financial incentives through the Best Practice Tariff (providing a £1335 bonus for each patient) have driven hip fracture care in the UK forward. The demanded improvement in quality indicators has increased the popularity of collaborative care models and particularly integrated orthogeriatric services. A significant fall in 30-day mortality has resulted nationally. Ongoing data collection by the NHFD will lead to greater understanding of the impact of all elements of hip fracture care including models of orthogeriatrics. Full article
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Communication
A Healthcare Pathway to Nirvana? The SNF Transition to Home
by Wayne S. Saltsman
Chief Medical Officer, Continuing Care, Lahey Health, Burlington, MA 01803, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030054 - 24 Aug 2018
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While the majority of attention and the literature has focused on transitional models out of the acute care setting, transitions from the post-acute setting—especially from the skilled nursing facility (SNF)—are not well understood. What are the ‘best practices’, or thoughtful considerations, for a [...] Read more.
While the majority of attention and the literature has focused on transitional models out of the acute care setting, transitions from the post-acute setting—especially from the skilled nursing facility (SNF)—are not well understood. What are the ‘best practices’, or thoughtful considerations, for a successful transition back to home and the community? Facilitation of a smooth and seamless transition relies on the abilities of the SNF and primary care teams, as well as community agencies, to coordinate care in a patient-centered manner together. This article will focus on this specific transition within the healthcare continuum. Full article
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Review
Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Team Model of Care: A Clinical Overview
by Kellie L. Flood 1,2,*, Katrina Booth 1,2,3, Jasmine Vickers 1, Emily Simmons 2, David H. James 2, Shari Biswal 2, Jill Deaver 4, Marjorie Lee White 2,5 and Ella H. Bowman 1,3
1 Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
2 University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
3 Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
4 Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, UAB Libraries, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
5 Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030050 - 6 Aug 2018
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The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Reports of To Err is Human and Crossing the Quality Chasm have called for more interprofessional and coordinated hospital care. For over 20 years, Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Units and models of care that disseminate ACE principles [...] Read more.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Reports of To Err is Human and Crossing the Quality Chasm have called for more interprofessional and coordinated hospital care. For over 20 years, Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Units and models of care that disseminate ACE principles have demonstrated outcomes in-line with the IOM goals. The objective of this overview is to provide a concise summary of studies that describe outcomes of ACE models of care published in 1995 or later. Twenty-two studies met the inclusion. Of these, 19 studies were from ACE Units and three were evaluations of ACE Services, or teams that cared for patients on more than one hospital unit. Outcomes from these studies included increased adherence to evidence-based geriatric care processes, improved patient functional status at time of hospital discharge, and reductions in length of stay and costs in patients admitted to ACE models compared to usual care. These outcomes represent value-based care. As interprofessional team models are adopted, training in successful team functioning will also be needed. Full article
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Article
Geriatric Patient-Aligned Care Teams in Department of Veterans Affairs: How Are They Structured?
by Jennifer L. Sullivan 1,2,*, Marlena H. Shin 1, Omonyêlé L. Adjognon 1, Kenneth Shay 3, Kimberly Harvey 1, Orna Intrator 4,5, Enzo Yaksic 6, Jennifer Moye 1,7 and Samantha Solimeo 8,9
1 Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, 150 S. Huntington Ave (152M), Boston, MA 02130, USA
2 Department of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, 715 Albany St, Talbot Building, Boston, MA 02118, USA
3 US Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) (10NC4), Washington, DC 20420, USA
4 Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester, 265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
5 VA Geriatrics and Extended Care Data Analysis Center (GEC DAC), Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA
6 Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC), VA Boston Healthcare System, 150 S. Huntington Ave (152M), Boston, MA 02130, USA
7 New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Boston Healthcare System, 150 S. Huntington Ave (152M), Boston, MA 02130, USA
8 Center for Comprehensive Access & Delivery Research & Evaluation Center and the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23 Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Demonstration Laboratory, Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
9 Department of General Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030046 - 1 Aug 2018
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Geriatric Patient-Aligned Care Teams (GeriPACT) were implemented in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (i.e., Patient-Centered Medical Homes for older adults) to provide high quality coordinated care to older adults with more risk of negative health and psychosocial outcomes. The objectives of this [...] Read more.
Geriatric Patient-Aligned Care Teams (GeriPACT) were implemented in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (i.e., Patient-Centered Medical Homes for older adults) to provide high quality coordinated care to older adults with more risk of negative health and psychosocial outcomes. The objectives of this paper are: (1) to present data on GeriPACT structural characteristics; and (2) to examine a composite measure of GeriPACT model consistency. We utilized a web survey targeting 71 physician leads resulting in a 62% response rate. We found GeriPACTs employed a range of staffing, empanelment, clinic space, and patient assignment practices. The mean value of the GeriPACT consistency measure was 2.03 (range: 1–4) and 6.3% of facilities were considered consistent to the GeriPACT model. We observed large variation in GeriPACT structure and in model consistency. More research is needed to understand how these variations are related to processes and outcomes of care. Full article
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Article
Use of Clinical Video Telehealth as a Tool for Optimizing Medications for Rural Older Veterans with Dementia
by Woody Chang 1, Marcia Homer 2 and Michelle I. Rossi 1,2,*
1 Division of Geriatrics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
2 Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030044 - 30 Jul 2018
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Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) allow delivery of primary care to rural veterans who are far from a main Veterans Affairs (VA) campus. However, CBOCs often do not have physicians with geriatric training. We used a clinical video telehealth (CVT) dementia service (Teledementia clinic) [...] Read more.
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) allow delivery of primary care to rural veterans who are far from a main Veterans Affairs (VA) campus. However, CBOCs often do not have physicians with geriatric training. We used a clinical video telehealth (CVT) dementia service (Teledementia clinic) based in the Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System to optimize dementia patients’ medications and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). We analyzed 199 CVT patient encounters from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 and compared different medication changes per encounter between the initial CVT consults and the follow-up visits for all medications and PIMs as listed in the 2015 Beers Criteria, to see if there was a decrease of each kind of change, which is being used as a surrogate for optimization. We found that initial CVT consults, compared to follow-up visits, had greater medications added (0.731 vs. 0.434, p = 0.0092), total overall medications changes (1.769 vs. 1.130, p = 0.0078), and the stopping of 2015 Beers Criteria PIMs (0.208 vs. 0.072, p = 0.0255) per encounter. The fewer PIMs discontinued and fewer medication additions in follow-ups implies that our patients’ medications tend to stay optimized between visits. The teledementia service represents a novel way to provide geriatric assistance to CBOC VA primary care physicians for rural veterans with dementia. Full article
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The Resurgence of Home-Based Primary Care Models in the United States
by Mattan Schuchman 1, Mindy Fain 2 and Thomas Cornwell 3,*
1 Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
2 Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, Arizona Center on Aging, Arizona Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
3 Home Centered Care Institute, Schaumburg, IL 60173, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030041 - 16 Jul 2018
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This article describes the forces behind the resurgence of home-based primary care (HBPC) in the United States and then details different HBPC models. Factors leading to the resurgence include an aging society, improved technology, an increased emphasis on home and community services, higher [...] Read more.
This article describes the forces behind the resurgence of home-based primary care (HBPC) in the United States and then details different HBPC models. Factors leading to the resurgence include an aging society, improved technology, an increased emphasis on home and community services, higher fee-for-service payments, and health care reform that rewards value over volume. The cost savings come principally from reduced institutional care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. HBPC targets the most complex and costliest patients in society. An interdisciplinary team best serves this high-need population. This remarkable care model provides immense provider satisfaction. HBPC models differ based on their mission, target population, geography, and revenue structure. Different missions include improved care, reduced costs, reduced readmissions, and teaching. Various payment structures include fee-for-service and value-based contracts such as Medicare Shared Savings Programs, Medicare capitation programs, or at-risk contracts. Future directions include home-based services such as hospital at home and the expansion of the home-based workforce. HBPC is an area that will continue to expand. In conclusion, HBPC has been shown to improve the quality of life of home-limited patients and their caregivers while reducing health care costs. Full article
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Frailty Screening and Case-Finding for Complex Chronic Conditions in Older Adults in Primary Care
by Linda Lee 1,2,3,*, Tejal Patel 1,2,3,4, Loretta M. Hillier 5, Jason Locklin 1, James Milligan 1,2,3, John Pefanis 1,2, Andrew Costa 6, Joseph Lee 1,2, Karen Slonim 1, Lora Giangregorio 3,7, Susan Hunter 8, Heather Keller 3,7 and Veronique Boscart 3,9
1 Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, Kitchener, ON N2G 1C5, Canada
2 Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6, Canada
3 Schlegel—University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2J 0E2, Canada
4 School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2G 1C5, Canada
5 Geriatric Education and Research in Aging Sciences (GERAS), Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9, Canada
6 Departments of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, and Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
7 Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
8 School of Physical Therapy at Western University, London, ON N6G 1H1, Canada
9 Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4, Canada
Geriatrics 2018, 3(3), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3030039 - 7 Jul 2018
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With the aging population, escalating demand for seniors’ care and limited specialist resources, new care delivery models are needed to improve capacity for primary health care for older adults. This paper describes the “C5-75” (Case-finding for Complex Chronic Conditions in Seniors 75+) program, [...] Read more.
With the aging population, escalating demand for seniors’ care and limited specialist resources, new care delivery models are needed to improve capacity for primary health care for older adults. This paper describes the “C5-75” (Case-finding for Complex Chronic Conditions in Seniors 75+) program, an innovative care model aimed at identifying frailty and commonly associated geriatric conditions among older adults within a Canadian family practice setting and targeting interventions for identified conditions using a feasible, systematic, evidence-informed multi-disciplinary approach. We screen annually for frailty using gait speed and handgrip strength, screen for previously undiagnosed comorbid conditions, and offer frail older adults multi-faceted interventions that identify and address unrecognized medical and psychosocial needs. To date, we have assessed 965 older adults through this program; 14% were identified as frail based on gait speed alone, and 5% identified as frail based on gait speed with grip strength. The C5-75 program aims to re-conceptualize care from reactive interventions post-diagnosis for single disease states to a more proactive approach aimed at identifying older adults who are at highest risk of poor health outcomes, case-finding for unrecognized co-existing conditions, and targeting interventions to maintain health and well-being and potentially reduce vulnerability and health destabilization. Full article
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Reaching Out to Rural Caregivers and Veterans with Dementia Utilizing Clinical Video-Telehealth
by James S. Powers 1,2,* and Jennifer Buckner 3
1 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 7159 Vanderbilt Medical Center East, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
2 The Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Nashville TN 37212, USA
3 The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (JB) Nashville TN 37212, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(2), 29; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3020029 - 9 Jun 2018
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Context: A clinical video telehealth (CVT) program was implemented to improve access and quality of dementia care to patients and their caregivers in rural areas. The program was offered as part of an established dementia clinic/geriatric primary care clinic in collaboration with five [...] Read more.
Context: A clinical video telehealth (CVT) program was implemented to improve access and quality of dementia care to patients and their caregivers in rural areas. The program was offered as part of an established dementia clinic/geriatric primary care clinic in collaboration with five community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC’s) affiliated with the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) in middle Tennessee. Telehealth support was provided by a physician–social worker team visit. Methods: Telehealth training and equipment were provided to clinic personnel, functioning part-time with other collateral clinical duties. Patients and caregivers were referred by primary care providers and had an average of one to two CVT encounters originating at their local CBOC lasting 20 to 30 min. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients and caregivers receiving CVT support were collected by retrospective electronic medical record (EMR) review. Results: Over a 3-year period 45 CVT encounters were performed on patient–caregiver dyads, followed for a mean of 15 (1–36) months. Some 80% patients had dementia confirmed and 89% of these had serious medical comorbidities, took an average of eight medications, and resided at a distance of 103 (76–148) miles from the medical center. Dementia patients included 33% with late stage dementia, 25% received additional care from a mental health provider, 23% took antipsychotic medications, 19% transitioned to a higher level of care, and 19% expired an average of 10.2 months following consultation. Significant caregiver distress was present in 47% of family members. Consult recommendations included 64% community-based long-term care services and supports (LTSS), 36% medications, and 22% further diagnostic testing. Acceptance of the CVT encounter was 98%, with 8770 travel miles saved. Conclusions: CVT is well received and may be helpful in providing dementia care and supporting dementia caregivers to obtain LTSS for high-need older adults in rural areas. Full article
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A Statewide Model for Assisting Nursing Home Residents to Transition Successfully to the Community
by Darci Buttke 1, Valerie Cooke 2, Kathleen Abrahamson 3,*, Tetyana Shippee 4, Heather Davila 4, Rosalie Kane 4 and Greg Arling 3
1 Minnesota Board on Aging, Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA
2 Valerie Cooke, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA
3 Kathleen Abrahamson, School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA
4 Tetyana Shippee, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Geriatrics 2018, 3(2), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3020018 - 10 Apr 2018
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Minnesota’s Return to Community Initiative (RTCI) is a novel, statewide initiative to assist private paying nursing home residents to return to the community and to remain in that setting without converting to Medicaid. The objective of this manuscript is to describe in detail [...] Read more.
Minnesota’s Return to Community Initiative (RTCI) is a novel, statewide initiative to assist private paying nursing home residents to return to the community and to remain in that setting without converting to Medicaid. The objective of this manuscript is to describe in detail RTCI’s development and design, its key operational components, and characteristics of its clients and their care outcomes. Data on client characteristics and outcomes come from the Minimum Data Set, staff assessments of clients and caregivers, and Medicaid eligibility files. Most clients transitioned by the RTCI had entered the nursing facility from a hospital. Clients overwhelmingly wanted to return to the community and fit a health and functional profile making them good candidates for community discharge. Most clients went to a private residence, living alone or with a spouse; yet, adult children were the most frequent caregivers. At one year of follow-up 76% of individuals were alive and living in the community and only a small percentage (8.2%) had converted to Medicaid. The RTCI holds promise as a successful model for states to adopt in assisting individuals who are at risk to become long stay nursing home residents instead to return to the community. Full article
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