Who

Dr. Jason Falvey is a physical therapist and scientist, with years of experience in geriatrics, especially home health. He studies high-quality aging in place— the art and science of keeping people at home and doing the things they love after a traumatic hospitalization.

Episode Takeaways

Using risk assessment is key to determining patient discharge
Communication along the continuum of care is crucial for keeping patients out of the hospital
Outcomes often depend on neighborhood context
The power of function cannot be overlooked in determining post-hospitalization outcomes

“Staying at home, instead of a nursing home, is a highly relevant patient-centered goal for most of our patients.”

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