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