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interRAI Consulting

interRAI instruments provide a standardized, evidence-based approach to assessing individual needs across care settings. They enhance care quality, streamline processes, support data-driven decisions, and improve continuity of care. By using these tools, organizations can deliver personalized care, optimize resource allocation, and achieve better outcomes for individuals and communities.

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Leslie Eckel leads the interRAI program at Aging-360.  She has extensive experience in the successful  implementation, education and application of interRAI assessment systems. Leslie worked as a Knowledge Exchange Associate at interRAI Canada for over a decade, where she contributed to the development, adoption , education and application of assessment systems to improve the care of vulnerable persons. She represented Canada on the International interRAI Educators committee, completed post graduate studies in knowledge translation and  implementation science, and has authored several practical papers applying interRAI data in care settings.

Customized Implementation

  • Assess organizational readiness for the adoption of an interRAI assessment system.

  • Identify organizational needs to develop a tailored implementation plan.  

  • Customize interRAI instruments to align with specific regulatory, operational, and cultural requirements.  

Training and Capacity Building

  • Customized training for all levels of staff on the use and interpretation of interRAI assessments.  

  • Ongoing education to maintain proficiency and stay up-to-date with evolving assessment systems.  

Trustworthy Data

  • Establish metrics and systems to monitor the accuracy and consistency of assessments.  

  • Conduct regular audits and provide feedback to ensure compliance with data standards and continuous quality improvement.   

Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement

  •  Facilitate communication and collaboration within and across teams to optimize buy-in for the adoption of an interRAI assessment system.

  • Address resistance

System Integration

  • Integration of interRAI systems with existing electronic health record (EHR) platforms and other IT systems.    

  • Compliance with data standards

  • Support interoperability

Workflow Optimization

  • Redesign care processes to incorporate interRAI assessments effectively into daily workflows.  

  • Minimize redundancy and enhance efficiency in data collection and utilization.  

  • IT support to ensure user-friendly electronic systems that are intuitive, accessible and efficient.

Data Analytics and Reporting

  • Build staff capacity to use interRAI data for actionable insights, care planning, and reporting requirements.  

  • Support advanced analytics for population health management and policy development.  

Sustainability 

  • Integrate interRAI practices into policies, procedures and job descriptions

  • Establish a learning health system to support continuous improvement and responsive care.

  • Provide technical support post-implementation.

  • Plan for ongoing training and onboarding of new staff

  • Assist with updates, new features, and scaling the system as organizational needs evolve.  

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