QAPI

Signature HealthCARE’s President and CEO Receives Notable Honor: McKnight’s 2024 Pinnacle Thought Leader Award

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

For the last 30+ years, it is this kind of revolutionary thinking from Signature HealthCARE’s President and CEO, E. Joseph Steier, III that has garnered him the notable honor of being named as a McKnight’s Pinnacle Thought Leader Award recipient for 2024.

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  • For the last 30+ years, it is this kind of revolutionary thinking from Signature HealthCARE’s President and CEO, E. Joseph Steier, III that has garnered him the notable honor of being named as a McKnight’s Pinnacle Thought Leader Award recipient for 2024.
  • Established Signature HealthCARE as a top 10 post-acute healthcare organization with all Chief Operational leaders trained and certified as CNAs.
  • Co-founding the Signature Inspire Foundation, the non-for-profit philanthropic arm of Signature HealthCARE with its CNA-directed Board.
  • Signature HealthCARE has also been awarded a Best Places to Work in Kentucky honor by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, for six years.

3 Signature HealthCARE Facilities Ranked as America’s Best in Newsweek 2023 Survey

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

And these 3 facilities are in addition to 7 other Signature HealthCARE facilities that were similarly recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top in their sector for 2022-2023.

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  • And these 3 facilities are in addition to 7 other Signature HealthCARE facilities that were similarly recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top in their sector for 2022-2023.
  • If you have any further questions, please contact Ann Bowdan Wilder, Media, PR, and Communications Manager of Signature HealthCARE, at [email protected].
  • Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company with integrated services at each point of the continuum of care: Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and In-Home Care.
  • Signature HealthCARE has also been awarded a Best Places to Work in Kentucky honor by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, for six years.

U.S. News & World Report Names 7 Signature HealthCARE Facilities Among the Nation’s Best

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

That’s why we are truly humbled and thankful U.S. News & World Report has ranked 7 Signature HealthCARE facilities as a Best Nursing Home for 2022-2023.

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  • That’s why we are truly humbled and thankful U.S. News & World Report has ranked 7 Signature HealthCARE facilities as a Best Nursing Home for 2022-2023.
  • Out of nearly 15-thousand nursing homes analyzed, our recognized 7 facilities include:
    Signature HealthCARE at University of Louisville Sts.
  • Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company with integrated services at each point of the continuum of care: Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and In-Home Care.
  • Signature HealthCARE has also been awarded a Best Place to Work honor under the Great Place to Work® Certification, for six years.

Signature HealthCARE and CAREASCEND Win Gold and Top Honors in McKnights Excellence in Technology Awards

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

That is why we are truly honored to announce that our pioneering partnership with CareAscend has been awarded the top distinction of Gold, in McKnights 2022 Excellence in Technology Awards, in the Keep It Super Simple, or KISS category.

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  • That is why we are truly honored to announce that our pioneering partnership with CareAscend has been awarded the top distinction of Gold, in McKnights 2022 Excellence in Technology Awards, in the Keep It Super Simple, or KISS category.
  • Our team designed and developed this fully customizable system that is used by different types of customers including Signature HealthCARE.
  • McKnights long-running awards program is a joint production of McKnights Long-Term Care News, McKnights Senior Living and McKnights Home Care and honors outstanding innovations in three divisions: Skilled Nursing, Senior Living, and Home Care.
  • CAREASCEND is a secure, cloud-based workflow automation software platform to enhance compliance in regulatory reporting and streamline communication in all healthcare settings.

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center taps Medline for employee engagement technology solutions

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Monday, September 26, 2022

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecticut-based post-acute care provider Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center today announced that it has selected Medline to implement software platforms to engage frontline staff and help simplify daily tasks so they can focus on providing high quality care.

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  • Through the partnership with Medline, Whispering Pines is now utilizing the following programs at its facility:
    HealthStream Learning Center Application and Compliance Training : The Whispering Pines team is leveraging HealthStream's online education to help develop a more confident workforce and meet regulatory training requirements in the state of Connecticut.
  • HealthStream's Learning Center application and compliance training solution will make it possible to simplify tracking and compliance across the organization.
  • Additionally, it will allow Whispering Pines to upload their own educational content and conduct pre- and post-assessments.
  • Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare.

SimiTree's QAPI Program Awarded "CHAP VERIFIED" Seal

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

HAMDEN, Conn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimiTree, an outsourced services, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, has been awarded the prestigious "CHAP Verified" status by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) for its Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

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  • HAMDEN, Conn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SimiTree, an outsourced services, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, has been awarded the prestigious "CHAP Verified" status by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) for its Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
  • "A review of various SimiTree QAPI processes and documents confirmed a robust QAPI program for home health and hospice agencies," said Teresa Harbour, SVP Accreditation at CHAP.
  • SimiTree's QAPI Program achieved CHAP Verified status through a thorough product survey to verify that SimiTree's QAPI program allows organizations to meet the intent of CHAP's applicable standards, said Harbour.
  • "We're honored to receive this recognition for our QAPI team's expertise, who are knowledgable in developing and tracking data-based performance improvement projects and support."

SimiTree Introduces New Data Analytics Program for Hospice and Home Health

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Monday, May 2, 2022

HAMDEN, Conn., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimiTree, a revenue cycle, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, has introduced a new data analytics program for home health and hospice companies looking to solidify or grow their market position.

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  • HAMDEN, Conn., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SimiTree, a revenue cycle, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, has introduced a new data analytics program for home health and hospice companies looking to solidify or grow their market position.
  • The Market Analysis Platform (MAP) is designed to provide access to data that allows clients to effortlessly assess market share, referral patterns, and competitors, according to SimiTree Managing Principal, David Berman, CPA, CGMA, CVA.
  • SimiTree, a consulting and outsourcing company serving the home health, hospice, applied behavioral analysis, palliative care, and other post-acute organizations, was created by the merger of Simione Healthcare Consultants and BlackTree Healthcare Consulting in May 2021.
  • SimiTree also prepares cost reports for Medicare-certified home health agencies and provides hospice cap reporting and hospice cap due diligence services.

SimiTree Announces Genny Poole as Vice President of Human Resources

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Monday, April 25, 2022

HAMDEN, Conn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimiTree, a revenue cycle, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, announced Genny Poole as Vice President of Human Resources.

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  • HAMDEN, Conn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimiTree, a revenue cycle, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, announced Genny Poole as Vice President of Human Resources.
  • A veteran human resources executive within the automotive and aerospace industries, Poole brings more than 25 years of experience to her role.
  • "Genny is the right leader to help us continue to build an engaged, inclusive and high-performing culture at SimiTree," said Bill Simione, CEO and Managing Principal, SimiTree.
  • Most recently, as Vice President of Human Resources for the energy conservation company Cenergistic, Poole was responsible for employee engagement, talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR technology.

SimiTree Names Erin Masterson And Mark Romano Associate Principals

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, SimiTree named Directors Erin Masterson and Mark Romano as Associate Principals.

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  • KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, SimiTree named Directors Erin Masterson and Mark Romano as Associate Principals.
  • Masterson and Romano join a group of six managing principals and three principals who direct SimiTree in providing a wide range of proven solutions for compliance, growth, and profitability to home health, hospice, applied behavioral analysis, palliative care, and other post-acute organizations.
  • Masterson and Romano will collaboratively lead with SimiTree Managing Principals William J. Simione III, David Berman, Nick Seabrook, Mike Freytag, Eric Scharber, and Todd Montigney, as well as fellow Principals J'non Griffin, Jess Stover and Rob Simione.
  • SimiTree also prepares cost reports for Medicare-certified home health agencies and provides hospice cap reporting and hospice cap due diligence services.

Signature HealthCARE Facilities Ranked as America’s Best in Newsweek 2022 Survey

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

But thanks to our amazing staff and healthcare family, Signature HealthCARE continues to tilt the scales and make significant strides, and we couldnt be more humbled or thankful as multiple Signature HealthCARE facilities have been named as one of America's Best Nursing Homes 2022 by Newsweek.

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  • But thanks to our amazing staff and healthcare family, Signature HealthCARE continues to tilt the scales and make significant strides, and we couldnt be more humbled or thankful as multiple Signature HealthCARE facilities have been named as one of America's Best Nursing Homes 2022 by Newsweek.
  • Newsweeks yearly America's Best Nursing Homes survey stems from their directive to help ease the strain of selecting a long-term care facility for loved ones.
  • A growing number of Signature HealthCARE centers are earning five-star quality ratings, the highest classification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and 100+ Signature HealthCARE locations have earned QAPI accreditation.
  • Signature HealthCARE was also awarded the Great Place to Work award for the past five consecutive years.