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A T R O Y A L S U I T E S
Royal Suites’ Heart SMART program represents
a major advancement in post-acute cardiac care.
The program is the first of its kind in a subacute
healthcare center setting, providing a seamless
continuum of cardiac-focused care upon discharge
from the hospital. The Heart SMART program was
developed in conjunction with the region’s top
cardiac physicians and nurses, and is affiliated with
local area hospitals. The program is unparalleled
in its clinical focus and capabilities, cutting edge
equipment, and specially trained staff. Significantly,
the program also features extensive and effective
patient education, as well as a strong emphasis
on preventing readmissions. The Heart SMART
program was truly designed with the best interests
of patients, physicians, and hospitals in mind.
O V E R V I E W
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The Heart SMART program accommodates patients
with a broad range of cardiac conditions, including
congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction,
post-coronary artery bypass and valve replacement,
and post-cardiac catheter intervention. Co-
morbidities and complications are cared for with the
renowned high level of skill and expertise of Royal
Suites’ subacute unit, with a heightened sensitivity
and focus on the cardiac implications.
SCOPE
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The Heart SMART program provides the full scope
of subacute care services along with cardiac-
specific services. Paramount among these services
is cardiac monitoring during therapy and whenever
necessary. The Cardiac Clinical Coordinator,
who is ACLS and Telemetry-certified, monitors
cardiac rhythm and other symptoms. The team
follows precise physician guidelines in increasing
rehabilitation levels based on patients’ tolerance.
Other cardiac care services include: monitoring
and treatment of prothrombin times/INR levels
to maintain therapeutic anti-coagulation levels;
on-site EKG monitoring with results forwarded
immediately to our cardiac medical team; post-
cardiac social and psychological services;
and extensive patient education, with a strong
emphasis on healthy diet and lifestyle, stress
reduction, and secondary prevention.
CARDIAC CARE SERVICES
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Anti-Coagulation Emphasis – Hospitals
are typically very cautious in stabilizing pro times/
INR levels before releasing patients, to minimize
the possibility of readmission. The Heart SMART
program’s aggressive anti-coagulation focus allows
hospitals to discharge patients as soon as their
levels indicate a reasonable trend.
Clinical Capabilities – The Heart SMART
program offers the unique combination of
outstanding subacute care and cardiac care,
addressing the primary cardiac needs as well as
their co-morbidities. The program addresses the
complete scope of their needs, including physical,
social, dietary, psychological, and post-discharge
healthy lifestyle maintenance.
SMART FOR HOSPITALSThe Heart SMART program offers the ideal solution for hospitals, providing the optimal transitional
care situation for post-acute patients who are not ready to return to a home setting. The program was
specifically designed to address the concerns of hospitals:
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Specially Trained Staff – The Heart SMART
program’s staff is under the supervision of a
cardiologist and is staffed by specially trained
caregivers familiar with cardiologist’s and primary
physicians’ protocol.
Intense Patient Education – Perhaps the
greatest risk factor contributing to readmissions
is the resumption of unhealthy diet patterns and
lifestyles. The Heart SMART program conveys
clear guidelines and effectively trains patients
in successfully adapting positive changes, thus
greatly reducing the risk of readmission.
Readmission Prevention – The Heart SMART
program was formed in recognition of hospitals’
concerns over cardiac readmissions, specifically
in light of anticipated legislation that penalizes
hospitals for such occurrences. The program is
geared toward preventing readmissions both in the
short term and post-discharge.
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The Heart SMART Program Advisor is a renowned
cardiologist affiliated with local major medical
centers. The staff includes RN’s who have
been specifically trained in cardiac care and in
deployment of the unit’s specialized equipment.
The multidisciplinary team includes the medical and
nursing staff, registered dietitian, psychologist, social
workers, a physiatrist, and discharge planners.
The unit features advanced equipment including
a state-of-the-art telemetry system with cardiac
specific software. The system offers detailed
tracking of rhythm patterns with precise overviews
of progress, medications, and trends. Discharge
summaries are produced in a user-friendly
format that allows physicians to view therapeutic
outcomes at a glance; the instructions are also
easy for patients to understand. The rehabilitation
department features advanced cardiac-oriented
equipment; likewise, supplementary oxygen and
AED equipment are situated on the specialized unit.
STAFF & EQUIPMENT
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One of the primary components of the Heart
SMART program is a highly effective education
and post-discharge training program, developed
in conjunction with a team of leading cardiac care
specialists. The innovative educational methodology
includes instructional classes, nutrition counseling
with vital fat and sodium information, demonstrations
of actual food samples, fat versus muscle mass
module, as well as hands-on healthy home cooking
courses. Research has shown that patients in a
post-acute setting are considerably more capable of
absorbing and integrating the information than their
acute care counterparts.
The comprehensive educational program is based
on the popular W.O.W. ME 2000 model developed
by hospital clinicians. The program emphasizes
practical implementation of healthy dietary and
lifestyle changes, including exercise principles and
medication management; patients are equipped
with the tools they will need to maintain these
changes following discharge.
PATIENT EDUCATION
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The SMART Program (Specialized Medical And Rehabilitative
Therapy) is a signature upgraded rehab program at Royal
Suites; Heart SMART is the cardiac care division of this
program. The program features specific clinical advantages
such as coordination with physician’s protocol, fast-tracked
rehab care, immediate assessment, and 7 day/week therapy.
Additionally, the SMART program offers enhanced amenities,
including fine restaurant-style dining, a guest services
coordinator, a broad array of leisure activities, flat-screen cable
TVs and DVD players, and an Internet café.
ABOUT SMART
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ABOUT SMART
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214 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
P: 609.748.9900 F: 609.748.2548
www.royalsuiteshealthcare.com
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