1. SASH Coordinator / Wellness Nurse Monthly Call
November 2015

3. SASH Veteran’s Success Story
New Story to Share?
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4. Success Story New Story to Share? Send to: sash@cathedralsquare.org
My dear 90-year old aunt recently enrolled in SASH. I am coordinating her care from my home in Virginia. As you can imagine it isn’t easy. However, from the very first phone call to your offices I have been very impressed with the SASH staff.
I recently travelled to Vermont with the hope of making my aunt’s home safer for her. Unfortunately, I made my airline reservations before I knew Dorothy Panciera’s schedule and that Dorothy would be unavailable. Jen LaPan kindly explained the situation and Dorothy agreed to meet me and my aunt on her day off. Dorothy and Jen explained to my aunt the necessity and urgency for her to move to one level. Upon leaving Lena’s home, there were hugs for everyone. A strong connection was made in a very short time.
Our family has been urging Lena to move downstairs to no avail. It wasn’t until she met your staff did she agree. In addition, Jen suggested that we visit Project Independence on Monday. Jen offered to accompany us. Jen’s presence helped Lena make the decision to try Project Independence as well. We also enrolled Lena in Feast to Home with Jen’s assistance. I never dreamed that I would accomplish so much in the short time I was in Vermont. It would not have been possible without Jen and Dorothy’ kindness and assistance.
I left Vermont knowing Lena has programs in place and more importantly Lena has individuals who care about her wellbeing. I continue to be in touch with Jen and I look forward to hearing about her visits with my special aunt.
Please extend my sincere appreciation to Jen and Dorothy. Sincerely, Lisa A. Colaianni
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5. SASH Staff Survey – Thank You!
We appreciate everyone’s time and energy to give such thoughtful answers. Will take time to fully absorb what was shared. A few quick highlights of what you all sent in.
70% Response Rate!
69 SASH Coordinators
31 Wellness Nurses

6. Rating of the 5 Core Elements of the SASH model according to the positive impact each has on SASH participants’ health and well-being. 

7. Rating of the 5 Core Elements of the SASH model according to the positive impact each has on SASH participants’ health and well-being. 

8. Rating of the 5 Core Elements of the SASH model according to the positive impact each has on SASH participants’ health and well-being. 
9. What do you consider the most effective element of the SASH model?
Person-centered (37%)
Team meetings (25%)

9. Your own words…Top 5 Relationships Programming On-Site Staff
List any other elements of the SASH model that you believe have a positive impact on your participants.
Elements or processes of the SASH model that you feel could be eliminated, added or improved upon?
Relationships
Programming
On-Site Staff
Partnership
Nurse Access
Healthy Living Plans
Increase nursing hours
Assessment /Frequency
Software ease of use
Team Meeting

10. Understanding and Obstacles
What do you enjoy most about your job?
People/Participants
(73%)
Main obstacle in helping participants meet goals?
Time
Motivation
Travel
Competing priorities
Mental health challenges

11. What do you consider the top three interventions that help your participants be successful in meeting their identified goals?

12. Training
People consistently felt well trained in the core SASH elements. Wide variety of interest in additional training.
Other Training Suggestions:
Mental health
Engaging the younger disabled population
Bullying
Death with dignity

13. Responses in Review
More to come, thank you for all the feedback

14. Strategy for data management during downtime
Goals
Support SASH participant care and individual health management
Ensure HIPAA compliance and participant confidentiality
Minimize duplication of efforts
Streamline data collection process
Meet mandated outcome reporting requirements

15. Strategy for data management during downtime
SASH Initial & Annual assessment
Continue to use paper for full assessments.
All initial assessments – send to State Admin office for entry into main database.
Annual assessments – hold for entry, unless large quantity.
Assessment found
on forum: Please use
most recent version

16. Assessment Requests
Please write panel and staff member name on assessment
Watch out for easy to miss questions:
Please circle drop down/check answers on sheet

17. Strategy for data management during downtime
Electronic workflow form

18. New Monthly Status Reports Coming Soon
Panel management

19. Strategy for data management during downtime
Medications, Chronic Conditions, Allergies
Choose your method
Keep good notes

20. Maintaining a Health Record and Privacy
SASH records ensure continuity of care
Be aware where you are saving and tracking data
Use methods put in place last couple weeks to secure data and what you already know
Instructions coming for each tool end of this week.
Will include “clear cache/download” instructions.