Understanding and improving patient outcomes is a priority for every skilled nursing facility, and that’s exactly what we’re covering in the latest episode of the Healthcare Insights Podcast. Hosted by Dahlia Kroth, this episode dives into the critical topic of the Discharge Function Score and its role in patient care.
Joining Dahlia is Greg Seiple, Vice President of Clinical Informatics at SHP/IntelliLogix, who shares his expertise on this essential metric. Together, they unpack everything from how Discharge Function Scores are calculated to their real-world applications in supporting residents’ post-discharge needs.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The Basics: What is the Discharge Function Score, and why does it matter for patient care?
- The Calculation Process: How MDS data, regression imputation, and risk adjustment come together to create a fair and comprehensive score.
- Key Considerations: The importance of understanding covariates, coefficients, and how facilities can tailor their care to improve outcomes.
- Practical Application with SHP: Tools and support from SHP that help facilities manage and optimize Discharge Function Scores, including quality alerts, comprehensive reports, and actionable insights.
Why It Matters
The Discharge Function Score doesn’t just assess a resident's current status—it helps facilities make smarter care decisions and ensures patients are set up for success after discharge. This metric is both a performance benchmark for facilities and a tool for improving the quality of life for residents.
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