10.31.2023

Enhancing Operational Efficiency: A Success Story in Process Improvement

This agency was struggling with a number of challenges, including a high LUPA rate, low productivity, an inefficient staffing model, and a negative net margin. As a result of SimiTree’s initiatives, the agency was able to achieve significant improvements in its operations and financial performance.

As a result of SimiTree’s initiatives, the agency was able to achieve significant improvements in its operations and financial performance.

The SimiTree Difference: Results

The agency's LUPA rate was reduced from 14% to 7.7%, their productivity increased by 25%, and they were able to streamline their staffing model, resulting in significant cost savings. In addition, the agency was able to increase its SIA revenue by $80,000.

SimiTree's consultants worked with the agency's leadership team to identify and implement several process improvement initiatives, including:

  • Improving the case management process
  • Streamlining the staffing process
  • Reporting metrics
  • Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of clinical leaders and IDG
  • Improving the Social Work metrics
  • Streamlining the intake process

This success story demonstrates the value of process improvement initiatives in enhancing the performance of post-acute care agencies.

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