Vivage - Quality Health Partners - Climate Data, Carbon Emissions & Sustainability Report (2013)

Vivage - Quality Health Partners

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013)

Improved staff retention (81% at Rowan Community)
Reduced hospital readmissions (6.2% year-to-date average at Summit)
Investment of over $1 million each in Christopher House and Amberwood for renovations including private suites, therapy gyms, and lounges
Renovations in Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Pueblo, and Denver communities
Development of transitional care services in partnership with a hospice organization
Ranked Number 46 out of the Top 50 largest nursing homes in 2013 by Provider Magazine
First place in the 2013 Colorado Health Care Association golf tournament
Christopher House received the 2013 American Health Care Association Bronze National Quality Award

Implementation of a new electronic health record (EHR) and financial solution (PointClickCare)
Implementation of a cloud-based contract management software (TractManager)

Managing the impact of Medicaid rate cuts due to the 2% sequestration
Adapting to the changing healthcare landscape and the Affordable Care Act
Decreasing the use of unnecessary medications (antipsychotics, antibiotics, sleeping pills, etc.)
Addressing the complexities of healthcare systems and regulations

Increased team approach to case mix management and ADL coding and compliance
Increased education and training, along with consultant support to mitigate Medicaid cuts
Implementation of comprehensive metrics tracking systems to evaluate quality outcomes and proactively address potential hospital admissions
Partnership with hospitals and community agencies for care coordination initiatives
Focus on person-centered care and improved quality of life for residents

Number 46 out of the Top 50 largest nursing homes in 2013 by Provider Magazine
American Health Care Association Bronze National Quality Award (Christopher House)