This study tests whether changing the relative order of presentation of post acute care skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in the Repisodic application, i.e., presenting preferred SNFs (P-SNFs) first, increases selection of, and discharges to, P-SNFs and decreases lengths of stay (LoS) for Geisinger patients discharged to SNFs. Along with the order of P-SNFs, the study also assesses whether a short video reviewing the benefits of care coordination in P-SNFs increases patient election to transfer to one.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Discharging units at Geisinger (e.g., Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and Geisinger Community Medical Center)
* Patients placed on adult medical/surgical wards
* Patients selected for discharge to a SNF
* Case managers using Repisodic to discharge patients (under the criteria above) to a SNF
* Discharge date occurs after pandemic alleviation benchmark has been met (see Study Description for further details)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Discharges in which the full list presented to the case manager contains no P-SNFs.
Note: If a patient consistent with the above criteria has a caretaker that is interacting with the Repisodic application for the patient's post-acute care decision, the caretaker's behavior will be used.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Overall LoS (system/case manager level)
Timeframe: 24 months or as long as it takes to reach N=5,000, whichever occurs first
2
P-SNF placement (system/case manager level)
Timeframe: 24 months or as long as it takes to reach N=5,000, whichever occurs first
3
P-SNF pre-selection (case manager level)
Timeframe: 24 months or as long as it takes to reach N=5,000, whichever occurs first
4
P-SNF selection (case manager level)
Timeframe: 24 months or as long as it takes to reach N=5,000, whichever occurs first
5
P-SNF percent selected (case manager level)
Timeframe: 24 months or as long as it takes to reach N=5,000, whichever occurs first
6
LoS (patient/caretaker level)
Timeframe: 24 months or as long as it takes to reach N=5,000, whichever occurs first