The Total Joint Replacement Patient: Supporting a Successful Journey – Paul M. Levy

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Summary

• When is it time for surgery?

• The latest in operative procedures: Total Joint Arthroplasty Bipolar Hip Arthroplasty Open Reduction Internal Fixation Megaprothstetics Key strategies to prevent post-operative complications/risks Achieving success: Rehabilitation goals and discharge planning Joint Commission S.C.I.P. (Surgical Care Improvement Project) Protocols Pain management techniques to meet realistic patient goals Joint replacement surgeries have become common place - over a million performed per year.

• Paul M. Levy, MSN, BS, RN, ONC is excited to share his expertise in orthopedics to provide a better understanding of Total Joint Replacement Surgery: Pre-operative diagnosis: When is it time for surgery?

• Multiple joint replacements & the implications of each The key to preventing post-operative complications/risks All the options: Megaprosthetic replacements, fixations, joint revisions… Achieving success: Rehabilitation goals and discharge planning Recent changes to CMS reimbursement (Value Based Purchasing or VBP) processes have put a premium on ensuring patient satisfaction is achieved.

• Failure to meet baseline measurements in HCAHPS scores will result in decreased reimbursements for hospitals.