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A Whole New Ballgame
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is much more comfortable for our residents and will help to keep them healthier
and feeling better.”
Success of the new technology has been measured in two ways: using preliminary data regarding
hospitalizations and using patient and family feedback. Preliminary data from the first two months
following the transition to VOCSN reveal a significant
“We were thrilled to be able to demonstrate the
reduction in the number of hospitalizations, with only
one resident transferred out in 60 days. In addition,
quality of life the VOCSN units provide and
two residents have been successfully weaned from the
celebrate our residents’ newfound mobility with a
ventilators in that time. In terms of health outcome
improvements, VOCSN’s integrated cough assist/
night at the ballpark to see the Amazin’ Mets!”
nebulizer treatment functionality has helped maintain
Shua Sauer, chief operating officer
the condition of at least two additional residents. And,
Gurwin Jewish
perhaps best of all, Gurwin’s VOCSN users report
feeling and breathing better.
“We were thrilled to be able to demonstrate the quality of life the VOCSN units provide and celebrate
our residents’ newfound mobility with a night at the ballpark to see the Amazin’ Mets!” added Sauer.
“As a facility, we are committed to creating moments that will be meaningful to our residents and
often their families as well. Investing in the VOCSN technology for the 28 residents on our ventilator
unit has enabled us to provide state-of-the-art care and also has provided increased mobility and the
freedom to venture beyond the vent unit, with the potential for many magical moments to come as
we ring in the new year: group social activities in a common area, a visit with family members on the
patio this spring or perhaps even another trip to a ballgame on opening day. These are the moments
that fuel Gurwin’s mission.”
For more information about the
transition of Gurwin residents to
the new VOCSN ventilators, visit
www.gurwin.org/skilled-nursing/
respiratory-ventilation/. For a video
highlighting the Mets game trip, visit
bit.ly/GurwinMets.
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