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Case study

Embedding advanced clinical support in long-term care

Delmar Gardens West partnered with Optum Senior Community Care to embed a nurse practitioner on site, improving care coordination, supporting earlier intervention and strengthening confidence across residents, families and staff.

The challenge in long-term care delivery

Long-term care organizations are managing increasingly complex resident needs while working to reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Delmar Gardens West faced a growing gap between routine nursing care and acute clinical intervention.

Subtle health changes were often difficult to detect early, increasing the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospital transfers. Without consistent access to an advanced clinician, families frequently defaulted to hospital-based care.

This created disruption for residents, added stress for families and increased strain on staff managing complex conditions without clear escalation options.  

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