Brick-based Marquis Health Consulting Services has added OrthoWIN to its branded rehabilitation health care suite. The newly introduced model centers on a highly specialized subacute care program for orthopedic recovery and has been immediately adopted by 23 Marquis-supported skilled nursing facilities in the mid-Atlantic region.
OrthoWIN caters to patients recovering from a range of orthopedic surgeries and injuries. Ideal for patients with comorbidities and those without the social support to recover at home independently, the program is directed by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist with the support of an interdisciplinary care team. PM&R, also known as physiatry, focuses on restoring health and function with an integrated treatment plan including pain management and physical therapy.
Marquis’ Jennifer Hertzog, vice president of marketing and business development, mid-Atlantic, said the new model responds directly to a call from health care systems for this type of skilled nursing specialization.
“The goal is to help hospital partners address the growing volume of joint replacement care and fracture care patients who are unable to transition directly home following a surgery or injury,” she said. “By formalizing a platform with clear quality measures and a standardized approach, our client skilled nursing centers are well equipped to bridge this gap.”
OrthoWIN features a guided PM&R plan, seven-days-per-week therapy services as warranted, coordination with a patient’s surgical team on preferences, and wound care and management. The platform’s “whole body” approach offers customized support to manage comorbidities with physician-led specialty programming such as cardiac and pulmonary care, chronic kidney disease management, memory care and others. OrthoWIN also includes patient and caregiver education, as well as a virtual or in-person home evaluation prior to discharge.
“Our client centers have long been successful in caring for the orthopedic patient population, including complex cases,” Marquis’ Tricia Heller, director of specialized programming, said. “OrthoWIN formalizes these pathways and protocols with the shared goal of maximizing the restoration of health and functionality for each patient.”
Marquis Health Consulting Services continually focuses on the development of innovative care models to meet the needs of today’s patient population, health care providers and evolving industry demand, according to Hertzog.
“In true Marquis fashion, OrthoWIN delivers a highly-specialized ortho rehab and care model,” she noted.
The company’s branded suite of health care delivery platforms also includes the recently introduced Journeys Memory Care and a well-established Chronic Illness Support model that integrates palliative and pastoral care with specialized clinical programming. The company’s popular Urgent SNF Service offers an alternative for individuals who need care but may not meet hospital admission criteria.
Marquis Health Consulting Services provides administrative and consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior housing communities. The organization’s operational guidance enables its clients to exceed their quality and customer service goals by embracing a progressive, multispecialty approach to health care and lifestyle.
