South Shore Home Care Company Gets Nod From NRPC Collaborative For Innovative Program

Local Healthcare Leader Receives Rare Certification Specializing in Avoiding Unnecessary Hospitalization

Certification Enhances Experience and Expertise in Specialized Home Based Care

(June 1, 2017) Boston, MA. The National Readmission Prevention Collaborative (NRPC) announced today that Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore has successfully completed its certification program and has earned the rare distinction of Certified Readmission Prevention Fellow (CRPF). Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore is one of the first healthcare organizations in the state to receive this prestigious honor, help in high regard by leading acute hospitals how are now being penalized financially if patients are admitted unnecessarily to the hospital.

The is quite an accomplishment for any healthcare organization, as it requires extensive knowledge of the healthcare sector as well as a commitment to prioritizing the patients’ needs over financial incentives as directed in the Affordable Care Act,” said Josh Luke, Founder and President of the National Readmission Prevention Collaborative. Luke, a veteran hospital CEO, went on to say “Health care leaders who make a commitment to become certified are true pioneers in patient centered care, and are leading the way in their local community by educating others on the importance of this issue. Many CRPF teams have seen a growth in relationships and referrals from local hospitals as a result of becoming certified and sharing this valuable knowledge with other healthcare professionals.”

The certification is available to any individual or team who works in healthcare, residential care or wellness. The NRPC has a special program for healthcare students as well. The more information on the certification and CRPF can be found at www.NationalReadmissionPrevention.com.

“We are proud to become certified and believe it is an honor to bring this expertise to our local community,” said Mark Friedman, Owner. “Making sure clients remain healthy and are safe in their homes is a priority for Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore, and this program positions us to be that resource for our local community.”

The National Readmission Prevention Collaborative showcases healthcare case studies and educational tools focused on value based and patient centered care found on line at www.NationalReadmissionPrevention.com. For more information on NRPC or the Certification please email info@NationalReadmissionPrevention.com.

Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore is locally owned and managed, nationally recognized leader in the Home Care industry serving the metropolitan Boston and South Shore areas. The Agency is known for its programs of care ranging from Traditional Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Parkinson’s Care, Recovery Care, Complex Care and how it tailors these to meet its client’s personal needs. For more information visit www.SeniorHelpers.com/Boston