Greg A. Sachs, MD

OPTIMISTIC Transition Visits: A Model to Improve Hospital to Nursing Facility Transfers

08/15/2016

Greg W. Arling , PhD;

Bryce Buente , MPH;

Arif Nazir , MD, CMD, FACP, AGSF;

Greg A. Sachs , MD;

Kathleen T. Unroe , MD, MHA;

The OPTIMISTIC transition visit approach, led by a nurse practitioner well-versed in geriatric and transitional care, can improve resident care processes.

The OPTIMISTIC transition visit...

08/15/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

Description of Fall-Related Transfers in the Nursing Facility: Findings From the OPTIMISTIC Project

04/28/2023

Wanzhu Tu , PhD;

Kristi M. Lieb , MD;

Kathleen T. Unroe , MD, MHA;

Timothy E. Stump , MA;

Erin O'Kelly Phillips , MPH;

Kamal C. Wagle , MD, MPH;

Greg A. Sachs , MD;

This study underscores the need for continued work to identify residents at high risk for injurious falls and hospital transfers to better inform risk stratification and interventions in the nursing facility setting.

This study underscores the need...

04/28/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care