Skylight Healthcare Systems and Interactive Care Networks Deliver Breakthrough Technology Print

 

SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Skylight Healthcare Systems(r) and
Interactive Care Network (ICN) announced today that five leading hospitals are
providing their hospital discharge information and planning resource for
post-hospital care. Delivered to patients and their families' right at the
bedside, this resource provides comprehensive information on over 165,000
post-hospital services. As the first interactive discharge planning tool of its
kind, early-adopting hospitals have shown increases in discharge process
improvements and patient satisfaction. "Our ability to engage patients and
family members in the hospital discharge process through the Skylight ACCESS
System is simplifying communication efforts for hospital staff while empowering
patients to get more involved in their own healthcare decisions," said Andy
Figallo, Co-Founder of ICN.

With an additional ten hospitals scheduled to "go-live" this year, the hospitals offering this application includes:

 Banner Estrella Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
 Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
 Adventist Bolingbrook Medical Center, Bolingbrook, IL
 Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando, FL
 Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sacramento, CA

Skylight and ICN were the first companies to provide an automated discharge
resource designed specifically for patients, families, and healthcare
professionals. This interactive tool enables all parties the ability to work
together to successfully determine the patient's care options after the hospital
stay. The Skylight/ICN offering provides select choices at every level of
post-discharge services from inpatient nursing and rehabilitation services to
outpatient and home care providers including hospice, mental health, durable
medical equipment and transportation services.

"Fundamental to patient satisfaction and loyalty, we believe that our integrated
discharge planning tool can help ease the strain on patients and their families
as they navigate their care choices when they go home," said David Schofield,
President and CEO of Skylight. "The fact that many of our hospital clients are
quickly adopting this unique service is a testament of their commitment to
providing their patients a faster and more effective discharge process."

About Skylight Health Systems

Skylight Healthcare Systems is the industry pioneer in interactive patient care
technology. With patient communication as the cornerstone of a safe, comfortable
and clinically optimal hospital experience, the Skylight ACCESS(r) Interactive
Patient System encourages patient and family to actively participate in their
health care, improves communication between staff and patient/family members,
and can provide a faster recovery and smoother discharge plan. Skylight's vision
is to provide hospitals with a robust tool which will allow them to greatly
enhance interactive communication along the entire patient care continuum. With
nearly 12,000 installable locations under contract, leading hospital
administrators have confidently selected Skylight Healthcare Systems as the
proven choice for their interactive patient care technology. Skylight Healthcare
Systems is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information about
Skylight Healthcare Systems, please visit: www.skylight.com.

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About Interactive Care Network

The Interactive Care Network is comprised of health care professionals with more
than 75 years of combined experience in the nursing and rehabilitation industry.
ICN provides up to date, accurate information for over 165,000 facilities and
post hospital care services directly to the patient's room. Their partnerships
have established ICN as the premier interactive resource for extended care
needs. Our Mission is to ease the decision making process for hospital patients
and families during their transition toward recovery. This is achieved by
providing participating hospitals with an interactive search tool of post
hospital care providers that is quick, simple, and tailored to meet the
patient's needs.

To see an online demo of the integrated solution, please visit here .

   Skylight Health Systems
              Darrell Atkin, Director of Marketing
              858.523.3750
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    Interactive Care Network
              Andrew Figallo, Co-founder
              614.942.0240
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Last Updated ( Monday, 11 August 2008 )
 
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