What We Offer
At FCC, our suite of services is meticulously designed to provide the following:
Individualized Monthly or Periodic Drug Regimen Reviews: Tailored assessments that keep patient safety at the core, ensuring that each individual’s medication regimen is optimized for their unique health needs.
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Strategies: A structured approach to healthcare delivery that continuously seeks to enhance care quality and patient outcomes.
Comprehensive Review of All New and Re-admissions: A thorough analysis of patient admissions to identify patterns and prevent the revolving door of re-admission, which is costly and detrimental to patient recovery.
Strategies to Reduce Hospital Re-admissions and Associated Costs: Targeted interventions aimed at minimizing the rate of patients returning to the hospital, thus alleviating the financial burden on the system and improving the overall patient care trajectory.
Deprescribing Efforts to Reduce Excessive or Unnecessary Medications (Polypharmacy): Critical evaluation of current medication regimens to prevent the complications associated with overprescribing, enhancing the quality of life for patients.
Our team of consultant pharmacists is uniquely qualified to navigate the intricacies of medication management. With a collective wealth of knowledge and experience, we are equipped to mitigate medication-related problems, enhance patient outcomes, reduce re-admissions, and curtail unnecessary healthcare expenditures.
Re-admission & Error Prevention
FCC recognizes that most medication-related problems within the healthcare system are preventable. Addressing these issues is not only a matter of improving clinical practices but also a critical economic consideration. Our preventative strategies are designed to tackle the underlying causes of hospital re-admissions due to medication errors.
By thoroughly analyzing the medication-related processes within your facility, our consultants pinpoint areas of risk and implement corrective measures. This not only aids in preventing harmful events but also ensures a higher standard of patient care. With FCC’s expert guidance, your facility can achieve a significant reduction in re-admissions due to medication errors, thereby enhancing patient safety and fostering a more economically sustainable healthcare environment.
Reports & Improvement
Focused Care Consulting (FCC) extends its expertise into the critical domain of reporting and performance improvement. Our systematic strategies are designed to ensure that healthcare facilities not only comply with regulatory demands but also excel in delivering top-tier patient care.
Our reporting and improvement strategies are central to our mission of elevating healthcare standards. By integrating comprehensive data analysis, we empower facilities to make informed decisions that foster improvement, ensuring that the care provided is both efficient and of the highest quality.
Focused Care Difference
Strategies to Reduce Hospital Re-admissions and Associated Costs: By applying our specialized strategies, healthcare facilities can expect a measurable decrease in patient re-admissions. This focused effort not only enhances patient care but also significantly reduces the financial strain associated with these events.
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Strategies: Our QAPI strategies are not static; they are dynamic and adaptable, tailored to meet the evolving challenges of healthcare delivery and to promote continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
Five-Star Quality Measure Improvement: Our commitment to quality is unwavering, and we utilize Five-Star Quality Measure Improvement processes to ensure that the facilities we work with are recognized for their superior care and services.
Survey Preparation and Additional Services Upon Request: We provide meticulous survey preparation to ensure facilities are ready for regulatory evaluations. Our additional services include MAR to Cart Audits and Med Pass Observation, critical components that uphold the integrity of medication management systems.
Focused Care Reports
Psychotropic Utilization Reports and GDR (Gradual Dose Reduction) Tracking: Our reporting extends to the monitoring of psychotropic medication use and the implementation of GDR tracking, ensuring that patient medication regimens are safe, appropriate, and compliant with best practices.
Recommendation Outcomes and Response Rates: We document and analyze the outcomes of our recommendations and the response rates, providing facilities with actionable insights into the effectiveness of interventions.
Recommendation Category Summary Reports: These reports are vital for tracking facility trends, identifying admission errors, pinpointing missing discharge medication lists, and more, thereby enabling a proactive approach to mitigating potential issues.
Antibiotic Stewardship – Usage Reports and Antibiograms: A cornerstone of our reporting is antibiotic stewardship. We generate usage reports and antibiograms to guide appropriate antibiotic use, a critical factor in combating antimicrobial resistance.
Periodic Med Room and Med Cart Audits: Regular audits of medication rooms and carts are essential for ensuring the accuracy of medication dispensing and administration, an integral part of maintaining high standards of patient care.
In-Service Training
In the dynamic field of healthcare, continuous education and skill enhancement are not merely beneficial—they are essential. Focused Care Consulting (FCC) prides itself on a hands-on approach to in-service training, designed to meet the specific needs of your staff. Our training programs are crafted by experts who understand the challenges faced by healthcare professionals on the front lines.
Comprehensive Training Modules
Medication Reconciliation: Our curriculum emphasizes the critical process of ensuring that patients’ medication lists are accurate and up-to-date as they transition between different care settings. This meticulous approach to medication reconciliation is vital in preventing adverse drug events and ensuring continuity of care.
Fall Prevention: We address one of the most common risks within healthcare settings by providing thorough training in fall prevention strategies. Our goal is to equip staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to minimize the risk of falls, thus safeguarding patient safety and well-being.
Behavior Health Management: Mental and behavioral health is a growing concern within the healthcare landscape. Our training includes management strategies that are compassionate, effective, and tailored to the needs of patients with diverse behavioral health challenges.
Wound Prevention: Ensuring that wounds are prevented and, when present, properly cared for is a core component of patient care. Our training programs cover the latest best practices in wound prevention and management.
Infection Control: In an era where infection control is more important than ever, our training modules are designed to enforce stringent protocols, educating staff on the most effective methods to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Disease State Management: We provide comprehensive training on managing various disease states, with a focus on promoting patient self-management and optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
Hands-On Learning Experiences
Med Pass Observation: Beyond the classroom, we offer practical experiences such as Med Pass Observation, where staff can learn and apply best practices in real-time medication administration scenarios.
Our in-service training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a series of carefully constructed educational experiences tailored to the unique environment of your facility. By investing in the continued growth and education of your staff with FCC’s in-service training, you empower them to deliver the highest standard of care, reduce the likelihood of errors, and improve overall patient outcomes.
Cost Containment
In the healthcare sector, where the rising cost of pharmaceuticals is a pressing concern, Focused Care Consulting (FCC) offers strategic solutions to contain costs without compromising on the quality of patient care. Our systematic approach to pharmaceutical cost containment addresses the economic pressures faced by healthcare facilities, ensuring financial sustainability alongside clinical excellence.
Strategic Cost Containment Practices
Deprescribing Efforts to Reduce Excessive or Unnecessary Medications: At FCC, we prioritize the responsible use of medications. Our deprescribing efforts involve carefully evaluating and reducing polypharmacy where possible, thus not only enhancing patient safety but also significantly cutting down on unnecessary pharmaceutical expenditures.
Formulary and Therapeutic Interchange Management: We implement a robust formulary management system that includes therapeutic interchange to ensure the use of cost-effective and therapeutically equivalent alternatives. This methodical approach to medication management balances economic efficiency with the delivery of effective patient care.
Monthly Invoice Review: Diligence in financial oversight is key to cost containment. Our monthly invoice reviews provide a detailed audit of pharmaceutical expenditures, identifying discrepancies and opportunities for cost savings without affecting the therapeutic integrity of patient care.
Streamlining Insurance Challenges: Navigating the complexities of insurance coverage, FCC assists healthcare facilities in managing prior authorization appeals. This ensures that patients receive the necessary medications while also advocating for the most cost-efficient options covered under their insurance plans.