Clinical
True or false: ASA should be used for cardiovascular dx prevention
False
What protects us and supports our clinical decision making?
documentation
What is the #1 way to prevent a bypass in your SNFs?
Education
Who had an Optum anniversary or birthday this month?
Angie, Emily, Danielle
What do we need to do first thing in the morning prior to arrival at our SNFs?
Log into OSV
What is appropriate GDMT for PNA?
Dual abx therapy
Cephalosporin + macrolide/ tetracyline
Fluoroquinolone
Name the two new Pathway assessments that launched on 2/1
SLUMS and SI/Core Assessment
Who is the most important key clinical contact in your facility?
DON
When can you submit PTO requests for Thanksgiving?
NOW
What is the name of the platform that replaced Resource 1?
Thought Industries
What are two risk factors associated with PPI use?
C diff, PNA
What does the CDC consider an outbreak in the LTC setting?
2 or more active cases of illness
Who is responsible for collaboration with the care team?
Everyone
Name one new initiative we implemented this year on our team
Appt tracking, outpt communication forms, thank you cards
Who is conducting mandatory education this month and who needs to attend?
Dr Van; 2/18 or 2/24
What is appropriate GDMT for COPD?
0-1 exacberation with mMRC dyspnea scale <2 and CAT <10= LABA or LAMA
mMRC 2+ and CAT 10+; 2 or more exacerbations (or 1 leading to hospitalization) LABA/ LAMA- add ICS for eos >300
Name 2 of the top medications we routinely discuss deprescribing in the field?
SSI, PPI, dual anticoagulants, anticholinergics, benzo
Who are we expected to communicate with at each member visit?
Member, family/ POA, PCP/PNP, DON, staff
When does facility education (ie: Optum 101 or change in condition) need to be completed by?
3/30- end of Q1
What is our mission statement?
Helping people live healthier lives and helping make the healthcare system work better for everyone
Which conditions require use of dual antiplatelet/ anticoagulant therapy?
Recent stent; VTE; ~12 months
What is one of the new CMS quality initiatives for 2026?
high risk polypharmacy- concurrent use of opioid/ benzo; poly-ACH
What is the next new initiative we will implement across SNFs to increase collaboration with specialists?
Streamline HD communication across market; monthly outreach by APC/ RN; outpt communication forms prior to scheduled sessions
Name one of our ACP SMEs
Emily, Amy, Theresa, Jason
Name our 6 Optum values
Relationship, Innovation, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusion, Performance