Northwest Medical Center - Northwest Focal Point

What is it?

This is a partnership with the city that links hospital care to community support services for older patients.

Who is it for?

Patients 60 and older.

Why do they do it?

Nearly 25 percent of Margate residents are 60 or older. The program aims to create a true community-wide continuum of care for older patients by connecting them to counseling, health support, physician taxi services, Meals on Wheels, etc.

Impact

As of November 30, 2010, more than 2,000 patients have been screened for the program; referrals to social services have increased and of the 63 patients hospitalized, 62 percent were not readmitted within 90 days.

Contact: Lori Astor-Modafferi
Marketing and Public Relations Director
Telephone: 954-978-4320
E-mail: lori.modafferi@hcahealthcare.com