1. Achieving Efficiencies through Innovative Healthcare Delivery Models
The PATH to Appropriateness Chris Power February 6, 2013

2. PATH: Palliative & Therapeutic Harmonization
Acknowledgements:
Dr. Laurie Mallory &
Dr. Paige Moorehouse

3. The Facts
Older adults are the fastest growing segment of our population
They have a higher number of chronic diseases and are more vulnerable than ever before
YET... Their needs are not well met by current models of health care

4. THANK YOU

5. Creating a model of care where
Teams are able to collaboratively assemble the "big picture" of each person's health story
Frailty is at the forefront of evidence-informed decision making
Patients and families feel empowered by information
Optimal use of resources
Improved navigation across the health care continuum

6. PATH programs were developed and trialed in response to the challenges of frailty

7. PATH Approach

8. Outcomes, 150 patients First 150 PATH, other facts
71 patients had a total of 77 procedures scheduled at the time of PATH consultation
75% of these were cancelled
First 150 PATH, other facts
10% required hospitalization, but were cared for at home
Survey showed very high patient and/or family satisfaction

9. PATH: Health Services Utilization

10. Transforming Health Care
Better care, less resources
Shift not add
Educate and reform