Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg honored by AOPHA for outstanding innovation in senior services for "Clinical Glide Paths"

Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg was honored with the Excellence in Innovation Award from AOPHA, the advocate of not-for-profit services for older Ohioans. The award was presented recently during the AOPHA 2009 Annual Conference and Trade Show.

This award is presented to an individual or organization that has made an innovative contribution through unique technology, education or other aging services.

To ensure "elder assistants," Avalon's nurse aides, serve a meaningful role within the interdisciplinary care team, Clinical Glide Paths was implemented. This software system allows elder assistants to record systematic, targeted observations, often alerting clinicians to important resident health changes. The Clinical Glide Paths system will apply predetermined logic to decide if an alert is needed, at which point a nurse can intervene with appropriate care. Additionally, Clinical Glide Paths is providing important research regarding technology usage in senior services.

"Finding ways to provide innovative quality care is an ongoing challenge for all senior service providers," said AOPHA Professional Recognition Chair Phil Braisted. "By incorporating ways to ensure all care givers have a meaningful role within the organization through the utilization of emerging technology, Avalon by Otterbein at Perrysburg is creating new pathways for all senior service providers to better meet their missions of quality health care and housing for Ohio's older population."

About AOPHA
Founded in 1937, AOPHA is a statewide association representing approximately 280 not-for-profit homes, health-related facilities and community services for the aging. Members are sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations committed to providing quality services for their residents and for older persons in the community at large.

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Shown, from left, are Sue McConn, executive director of Avalon by Otterbein; Katie Gulgin, coach at Avalon by Otterbein; Jill C. Hreben, president/CEO of Otterbein Homes; Phil Braisted, chair of AOPHA Professional Recognition Committee; Chris Wayton, quality of life coordinator at Avalon by Otterbein; Kim Cook, case manager at Avalon by Otterbein; Cindy Horne, healthcare coordinator at Avalon by Otterbein; Wayne Rost, guide at Avalon by Otterbein; and Martha Kutik, chair of AOPHA.

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