Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease Management in Long-Term Care: A Five Star Approach
Long-term care communities today face unprecedented demands in managing clinical care. With federal initiatives emphasizing reduced hospitalizations and enhanced antibiotic stewardship, it has become imperative to establish rigorous infectious disease standards. At Five Star Physicians, we are uniquely positioned to help communities meet these challenges and improve resident outcomes.
The Impact of Infectious Diseases in Long-Term Care
According to the CDC, 1 to 3 million serious infections occur annually in long-term care communities, including:
- Diarrheal diseases
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Antibiotic-resistant staph infections
- Respiratory tract infections, such as bacterial pneumonia and influenza
These infections are a leading cause of hospitalizations and mortality, with almost 400,000 deaths per year linked to infections in long-term care settings. Addressing these threats requires expertise, advanced processes, and a commitment to quality care—precisely what Five Star Physicians offers.
Our Infectious Disease Specialty Care Practice
Five Star Physicians brings decades of long-term care expertise to help your community tackle infectious diseases head-on. We support your efforts through:
- Expert Clinicians: Our geriatric focused providers focus on treating and curing infections while implementing best practices for prevention.
- Hospital Collaboration: We facilitate better communication and dialogue with hospitals to ensure continuity of care and reduce misunderstandings regarding infectious disease incidents.
- Process Improvements: We assist in developing robust protocols and workflows to prevent and manage infections effectively.
- Staff Training Programs: Tailored education for staff, such as “Appropriate Diagnosis and Treatment of UTIs,” ensures your team is equipped to identify and respond to infections promptly and accurately.
Partnering for Better Outcomes
Hospitals and regulatory bodies are increasingly pressuring long-term care communities to take ownership of infectious disease management. By partnering with Five Star Physicians, your community gains access to unmatched expertise and resources designed to reduce infections, prevent hospitalizations, and save lives.
Together, we can build a healthier future for your residents while fostering stronger relationships with hospitals and public health agencies. Contact us today to learn how we can support your infectious disease management efforts.
Transforming Communities
Dr. Zibell is one of the finest Physicians I have worked with during my career as an Administrator. In addition to being a great Physician and Medical Director, Dr. Zibell is extremely patient with the patients and their families. He takes the time listen to and teach the staff and we are proud to have […]
Kevin Goedeke
Executive Administrator, Villa Rosa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Dr. Dang Nguyen is a pleasure to have on our team. For years we had been looking to engage a physiatrist with our community. We feel the residents deserve the best services we can possible provide to them. Dr. Nguyen has lived up to that tenfold. He is professional and has a great insight into […]
Ellie Willard
Director of Nursing, Sanctuary at Holy Cross
Five Star practitioners are dedicated to community care and do not have an office practice that comes first. For us, our patients are all in our communities and they are our mission.
Dr. Harold Bob
Five Star Physician Services
Five Star Physician Services is an asset to our organization. As an Administrator, it is important to have the values of the Physicians aligned with the values of the organization. Having Five Star practitioners in our communities has helped us provide high quality care and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
Kevin Goedeke
Executive Administrator, Villa Rosa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
I have worked with several physicians from Five Star and found them to be very professional. They realize that Long-term care practice thrive on a team approach. They value the input of the nurses. I find in other areas of practice some physicians are not incline to pull a nurses assessment into their decision for […]
Rosemarie Curtis, RN MSN
Director of Nursing, Holly Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation
Dr. Nguyen has been a tremendous asset to the Rehab Department at Sanctuary at Holy Cross , MD. His services include assisting a large staff of therapists in overseeing patients with a wide range of complex medical diagnoses and pain management issues. In particular, his presence has positively affected the Rehab Department’s image with our customers. Dr. Nguyen has a […]
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