There’s a lot of pioneering work being done right here in Minnesota to reach quadruple aim – better care, better health, reduced cost, and improved engagement. One area posing the greatest opportunities for supporting these ...
Lifesprk’s Lyn Lais Talks About Sparking Your Nursing Career on National Podcast
It was several years ago that we wrote a blog on ‘Is Your Nursing Job Sparking Your Life? If Not It Should Be.’ Over the years we’ve had many nurses say that blog gave them ...
Lifesprk Names Tom Schmitt as President
Joel Theisen, RN, CEO/Founder of Lifesprk has said it numerous times: the home care industry is ripe for change. That case for change can be overwhelming. And it’s also why Joel has announced a new ...
We ‘Stand Up’ for Social Workers in Minnesota and Beyond
‘Stand Up for Social Workers.’ That’s the theme for this year’s National Social Worker’s month in March, created by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). The rationale for ‘Stand Up’ is to highlight the ...
65% Drop in Readmissions for Clients Discharged from Augustana Care Chapel View with Transitions Program
Partnership Earns Lifesprk Tim Tucker Spirit of Collaboration Award from Augustana Care The spirit of collaboration between Augustana Care and Lifesprk began back in 2014 when they joined forces to create the Thrive On @ ...
North Memorial Receives ’50 Best Hospitals’ Award 2015
Lifesprk is proud to partner with systems that are changing the experience. Improving the patient experience and reducing readmissions demands a systematic approach that involves integrating with partners across the continuum. North Memorial Medical Center, ...
CMS Pilots Show Little Change in Readmissions
Success Will Demand Innovation + Collaboration… Across the country, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) have been testing innovations to find initiatives that make a measurable impact on reducing readmissions. According to a post ...
Education Minnesota Takes Leading Role in Supporting Members & Families with Elder Care Needs
Minnesota’s Educators’ Union Partners with Lifesprk… Today 1 in 5 adults have caregiving responsibilities, and almost 70% of those are employed. As our population ages and more people live longer with chronic health conditions, employers ...
More than Penalties Needed to Help Senior Thrive On at Home
As a nurse with more than 24 years of experience in health and transitional care, Lyn Lais, RN, has seen far too many people riding the roller coaster of health care crises until their health ...
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