Key Takeaways
- Advanced technology provides early detection of health concerns, improved accuracy in health documentation, and built-in accountability.
- Technology in nursing improves human involvement rather than replacing it.
- Healthcare technology has been shown to reduce preventable hospitalizations and readmissions.
- At Buck Creek, we use advanced technology to improve care and outcomes.
Table of Contents
Predictive Analytics to Reduce Medical Emergencies
Specialized Electronic Health Records Technology to Keep Team Members on the Same Page
How Technology in Nursing Supports Short-Term Rehabilitation
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Families often express concern that healthcare technology could replace human touch in Skilled Nursing settings. At The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek, technology is a tool we use to manage the unseen aspects of care. Rather than replacing human interaction, patient care technology allows our team to spend more time focusing on your loved one and less time on paperwork and administrative tasks.
Advanced technology in nursing uses real-time data and predictive analytics to identify health risks before they become emergencies. It allows our care team to intervene early, adjust care plans proactively, and reduce preventable hospitalizations and readmissions. Your loved one never loses the personal attention they deserve.
Predictive Analytics to Reduce Medical Emergencies
Predictive analytics in Skilled Nursing uses algorithms to identify health risks before they turn into emergencies. At The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek, we use TapestryHealth and RealTime Medical Systems, which continuously analyze data from the Electronic Health Record, such as vital signs, lab results, and medical history. They look for patterns that commonly appear before cardiac events, falls, sepsis, and other health emergencies. When a resident’s data matches these patterns, the programs alert the care team or send a practitioner to the resident.
A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care found that Skilled Nursing Centers that use RealTime Medical Systems have lower readmission rates than those that do not use predictive analytics, at state and national levels.
Predictive analytics in healthcare doesn’t replace human monitoring and professional intuition. Instead, it adds a layer of safety. It allows the care team to make proactive adjustments to improve outcomes and help you both get back to doing what you love.
Specialized Electronic Health Records Technology to Keep Team Members on the Same Page
The Electronic Health Record is the central record that almost all health care providers use, including Skilled Nursing centers. Every detail of your loved one’s care must be entered into it. Missing or inaccurate information can affect other providers’ decisions and cause serious errors that affect your loved one’s health and safety.
At Buck Creek, we use PointClickCare, a software program specially designed for Skilled Nursing centers. It is a mobile-friendly system that allows the care team to enter information as they provide care, instead of waiting until the end of their shifts. It is organized into categories specific to Skilled Nursing centers:
- Medications
- Vitals
- Care plans
- Therapy notes
- Lab results
- Incident reports
PointClickCare is programmed to detect when something may have been missed and alert providers to double-check. The entire team will see the same information and be empowered to make decisions based on your loved one’s full medical picture.
Built-In Accountability
Senior care technology also works behind the scenes to protect care quality by helping administrators recognize trends. It helps administrators at Buck Creek:
- Identify gaps in the Electronic Health Record and automatically send corrections to the right nurse
- Monitor performance in areas like staffing and resident outcomes, such as increased falls and infections.
- Track how often administrators check in with residents and team members.
We use technology to proactively hold ourselves accountable, so we can always provide an environment that supports quality care and an experience your loved one will remember as healing and supportive.
How Technology in Nursing Supports Short-Term Rehabilitation
Short-Term Rehabilitation is a goal-focused recovery program that typically requires intensive therapy. It can be especially complex for seniors managing other health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or chronic pain. Rehab center technology can help the care team personalize the initial care plan and make proactive adjustments along the way. For example:
- The system flags gradual weight loss, so the team adds a dietary consultation and adjusts the meal plan.
- An upward trend in the resident’s pain levels after therapy prompt the team to adjust the intensity or timing of sessions.
- Changes in blood pressure at certain times of the day lead the physician to modify the medication schedule.
By detecting changes while they are small, the care team can make simple adjustments before they progress to severe malnutrition, an injury from pushing therapy too hard, a cardiac event, or other serious complications. Fine-tuning your loved one’s care plan can help them meet their goals safely and transition smoothly to their next destination, whether that’s home or Long-Term Care.
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When you choose Buck Creek, your loved one gets advanced technology in nursing with a personal touch. Our compassionate team is here to answer your questions about our care solutions and technology. Schedule your tour today, and let’s get you and your loved one back to doing what you love.