Understanding INTEGRATED CARE
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OUR VISION FOR INTEGRATED CARE Signature CareConnect™ Signature CareConnect is a network of affiliated healthcare professionals united by the common goal of providing seamless care and support. Through proactive, conscientious and professional care,
individualized care for our patients and guests. Through strategic alignment with partners that share in this principal of care, Signature CareConnect is able to provide consistent service across the entire spectrum of senior healthcare.
our collective goal is for seniors to enjoy
Members of the Signature CareConnect
the comfort of their own home as long
network display “A Proud Partner” badge
as possible. If a hospital admittance is
which features the tagline, “Integrated
necessary, Signature CareConnect works
Care for Better Living.” What does this
together as a team to reduce the length of
mean to those receiving care under the
stay and help prevent re-admission after
Signature CareConnect umbrella? It
discharge due to heart attack, heart failure,
means comprehensive and professional
pneumonia and other complications.
assistance navigating a confusing health
A network of professionals
care system. It means consistent, unified care across a spectrum of services with
Signature CareConnect is built on a
a singular purpose: Keeping seniors in
foundation of genuine care and proactive
their home as long as
treatment through a network of qualified
possible, reducing the
health care professionals. We consider
length of hospital stays,
it a privilege and an honor to provide
and fewer re-admissions.
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THE SIGNATURE CARECONNECT DIFFERENCE Navigation made easy
Why we’re different
Signature CareConnect delivers peace of
The Signature CareConnect network is
mind through seamless care provided
unique in its’ comprehensive depth in care
by an extensive network of professional
providers, facilities, administrators, health
service providers. The Signature
care professionals and most importantly—
CareConnect network of partners helps
the integral commitment to the well being
individuals navigate the health care system
of the lives it touches.
by providing timely, appropriate, and thoughtful care at any point in the patient’s entrance to the health care system.
Your commitment to quality service through the SCC network is its strongest asset. The more you know about the
The Signature CareConnect network of
procedures, services and partners, the
professional health care providers ensures
more equipped you’ll be to deliver on
that the entire spectrum of an individual’s
the mission to guide seniors through the
health care needs are adequately met at
complete continuum of care.
the appropriate time. The spectrum of care that the Signature CareConnect network provides is designed to provide the best possible care–come what may in the life of our valued guests and patients.
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WHY A SIGNATURE CARECONNECT NETWORK? As healthcare becomes increasingly
purchaser of transitional care, home health
specialized, coordination between
and home care. This effort is designed to
providers and settings is too often
reduce the silo effect of our acute-post-
not conducted as a team effort. Poor
acute care system and bring accountability
coordination of care can result in
and control to bear on the utilization of
hospital readmissions, many of which are
post-acute services.
avoidable.
These initiatives mean as post-acute
The frequency of patients returning to
providers we must embrace our
hospitals soon after being discharged is a
responsibility to function with our acute
problem plaguing the American healthcare
care partners are part of the health care
system at an estimated cost of $12 billion in
system, driving efficiencies, effectiveness
Medicare spending and $25 billion across all
and seamless transitions of care.
payers annually. Some experts estimate up to 76% of re-hospitalizations are avoidable.
Post-acute providers must begin to think of themselves as part of a “system� of
Increasingly, hospitals are being asked to
health care. This new environment will
lead the change in acute-post-acute care
require post-acute providers to better
transitions. Also, demonstration projects
know their partnering hospitals to step up
are commencing on bundled payments
their clinical offerings, and to provide for
to hospitals, an expanded DRG payment
transparency on costs and outcomes, in
that will encompass post-acute care for the
order to survive.
following 30 days, making the hospital the
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Signature CareConnect™ is positioned
and hospice, can better serve the post
to help our customers partner with their
acute needs of your community with an
referring hospitals through innovative and
integrated solution.
substantive approaches: Protocol-driven clinical programs are the foundation to any accountable and effective post-acute care. We will help to customize these programs to referring hospitals for seamless transitions, making patient transfers safer and faster. This information can build a first step to finding an opportunity to partner with the hospital. SCC leaders and managers represent experience across the continuumfrom outpatient services. Our experience and connections can help you navigate the changing business and referral world. Establishing a Care Continuum with Signature CareConnect partners in postacute care: home health, home care,
Clinical Liasons Coordinating care is identified by healthcare systems as a best practice toward standardizing patient outcomes and controlling risk. CareConnect establishes Clinical Liaisons in area hospitals as the first entry point to the SCC network. These Clinical Liaisons focus on safer and more efficient care transitions out of the hospital, ease patient and family anxiety, and ready the receiving team—for the patient condition. The next stage of CareConnect involves a continuous clinical pathway across the continuum.
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REASSURANCE AND HOPE
Providing answers We understand the confusion, frustration and helplessness that patients and their families often feel when entering the health care system. Signature CareConnect provides educated answers, guidance, and professional, attentive healthcare allowing families to concentrate on what matters most–being there for their loved ones.
individuals into a healthcare system that they do not understand or trust. Signature CareConnect helps provide peace of mind through a network of caring healthcare professionals dedicated to making health concerns less concerning.
A clear next step By having trained healthcare professionals and administrators in place that
We challenge every member of the
understand the myriad of options afforded
Signature CareConnect network to
to a senior while in care, the Signature
understand and empathize with the unique
CareConnect network and referral system
needs of our clientele and their families
creates a safety net for the patients—
so that together we can bring relief,
ensuring ease of transition, quality care,
reassurance and proactive healthcare to
clear direction and predictability. That’s
our patients and guests.
why Signature CareConnect exists—to
Peace of mind No one enters the health care system by choice. Injury and illness thrust
create the best possible scenario for our patients.
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SIGNATURE CARECONNECT SERVICE PARTNERS
A network of partnerships The Signature CareConnect partner program ensures that the continuum of care is left unbroken for seniors in the SCC network. Each service provider under SCC is a part of an elite and specialized workforce that we call partners. Each partner is committed to the level of service and integrity that Signature CareConnect stands for. Extensive SCC partner services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, hospice, memory care, independent living and assisted living.
Ease of transition As seniors’ care needs change and evolve, its the responsibility of the healthcare professionals within the SCC network to be aware of the partner network so they can readily recommend and refer to other SCC service partners. This referral network aids in ease of transition and also alleviates stress from the patient and family by
providing a road map for future care and healthcare planning.
A symbol of peace of mind Signature CareConnect offers peace of mind through seamless care provided by the highest caliber of professional service providers. The SCC badge reassures that the patient’s needs will be met every step of the way through an integrated approach to health care.
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A NETWORK OF PROFESSIONAL CARE Skilled Nursing
Home Care
Our skilled nursing services emphasize
Keeping seniors healthy and at home is
short-stay rehabilitation, with a focus on
the purpose behind SCC. Often, some
medically complex cases. After illness
home assistance makes all the difference
or injury requires hospitalization, the
between being successful and considering
Signature CareConnect™ (SCC) skilled
a more supported living arrangement.
nursing programs are frequently used to
From chores, to transportation, medication
stabilize medical conditions and initiate
reminders and 24-hour care, our Home
comprehensive rehabilitation.
Care network of services offer an array of
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation is a theme throughout the
support to help families help themselves.
Hospice
SCC network. From brief inpatient stays at
When aggressive treatment is no longer
our skilled nursing centers, to home health
tolerated or desired, our SCC Hospice
rehabilitation, to our on-site clinics in many
services can assist individuals and
of our Assisted Living Facilities, our belief
families in managing symptoms of
is that early identification and intervention
chronic illness, so that quality of life can
with rehabilitation can speed recovery,
be enjoyed. Hospice is about living the
restore health and well being and help
best life you can.
seniors avoid preventable declines that result from loss of strength and balance.
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Memory Care
Assisted Living
The SCC network specializes in custom
Designed with a social model in mind, the
programming and environments for
SCC network of assisted living facilities and
memory-impaired seniors—irregardless
personnel provide care and support for
of level of care. These comprehensive
seniors who need help with personal care
programs ease the stress for patients and
in addition to meals, life enrichment, and
families that accompanies progressive
nursing supervision.
memory loss and provide resources that enhance the quality of life for the patient.
Independent Living Gracious, supported living—retirement style. For seniors over 65, SCC independent living options include meals, lifeenrichment activities and housekeeping services. This level of support allows seniors to spend their time and energy on what they want to do, rather than focusing on the stresses of maintaining a home.
With facilities located throughout Oregon and Washington the SCC network of assisted living promotes a community lifestyle that promotes independence and respects an individual’s privacy.
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