These patients, considered many of whom are frail, can unwittingly fall through cracks, as they require different levels of service. This can be extremely stressful on both the patient and the patient's family, as the patient moves between different levels of care.
Care can become fragmented and lead to problems that impact the patient's wellbeing.
All aspects of the patients' care will be coordinated by Miller and her staff, from admission to discharge, and follow-up. There will be a complete assessment of the patients' healthcare needs, as soon as the patient is admitted, no matter how the patient is brought into the hosptial. S. Mike Neskovic, MD, is a board certified gerentologist and medical director of this program. He sees Glendale Memorial's comprehensive medical services as a major link in the success of the program. It will also make it more effective for the physician to manage the patient's care.