KHTS Radio Santa Clarita Radio – Santa Clarita News
Hosts: Myles McNamara
Guests: Kim Pointer, RN Director of Case Management at Henry Mayo; Susan Salkeld, RN; Ajila Harris, RN and Director of Homeless Care; Elizabeth Taranti, RN
Topic: The Hospital Journey
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The Hospital Journey
On this epsiode of Aging With Power
Observational – when a patient is just receiving testing
Skilled nursing facility – will not cover care unless a patient has been in-patient for three (mid)nights
“It causes people much angst when they find out later [they’ve been staying for just two nights and not counting as in-patient] … it’s much more expensive.” – Kim Pointer
“Physicians are interested in giving their patients the optimal amount of care.” – Kim Pointer
“We have to bill according to the patients needs and based on the medical attention they receive.” – Kim Pointer
“Sometimes these seniors are at home all day and they have nothing to do and they are bored, and it’s important that they have someone to connect with … by a phone call or a visit.” – Ajila Harris
“When we identify someone that may be depressed we may send out home health … they also have social workers that come out and help them reconnect with the community.” – Ajila Harris
