Georgia Kornblatt – Unlocking the Secrets of PACE

ElderCare Insights by Welcome Back Home Care with Lee Berkowitz

Georgia Kornblatt, MSN, RN is a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient advocacy and long-term care. As the Regional Program Director of Kinship Health, she leverages her expertise in healthcare management, business process improvement, patient safety, and nursing to improve patient outcomes and support families. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing - Healthcare Administration and Leadership from Drexel University.
Today, Georgia Kornblatt provides an in-depth look at what PACE is, its goals, and how it helps seniors remain in their own homes and avoid nursing home placement. She shares her journey in the PACE field, starting as a surveyor for the Department of Public Welfare in Pennsylvania and eventually working with three different PACE programs before joining Kinship Health in Florida.
Lee Berkowitz and Georgia Kornblatt discuss the similarities between the National Age and Place Council and the PACE program, both striving to provide alternatives to nursing home care and enhance the quality of life for the elderly. Tune in to learn more about the valuable services PACE offers and its impact on senior care.
Takeaways

1. PACE helps seniors stay at home.
2. PACE team communicates daily to ensure participant well-being.
3. The PACE program offers peace of mind for families.

Connect with Georgia Kornblatt:
Website: www.npaonline.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-kornblatt
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:30 - Benefits of PACE Program
00:10:15 - Kinship Health Expansion
00:16:07 - Behavioral Health Support
00:20:07 - Networking and Community Engagement
00:25:30 - Communication within PACE Team
00:31:11 - Impact on Families and Caregivers
00:36:29 - Legal and Financial Assistance in PACE Program
00:37:17 - Best Day in Healthcare
00:38:48 - Eligibility and Contact Information
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