CDS - Continuum Development Services

OUR SERVICES -
Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Development

Continuum Development Services is a PACE Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and a member of the National PACE Association. TACs are available to assist prospective providers in building successful PACE programs, taking into consideration a broad range of general as well as program-specific factors. CDS’ President is a former Board member of the National PACE Association and regularly speaks on the development and operation of PACE.

CDS brings a whole picture perspective to PACE development—detailed analyses of the PACE market, experience in the development and operation of PACE and a proprietary financial model that projects start-up and five years of operation. CDS has supported organizations in the development of PACE, seven of which are now operational. CDS’ work with our clients includes grant applications, working with the client to gain award of ZIP Codes in the targeted service area, development and program start-up and operational improvement. CDS’ President developed one of the most financially successful PACE in the country—Alexian Brothers Community Services in Chattanooga.

The development and operational experience of the CDS team can help your PACE organization achieve optimal financial and quality performance.

A PACE Operational Assessment includes:

Two- to three-day visit to the program by at least two PACE specialists
Interviews with key management and staff
Analysis of staffing, financial, and operational data

As part of the PACE Operational Assessment, CDS will:

Analyze organizational structure and program management;
Review program enrollment (historical and projected);
Review participant utilization data, tracking systems, management and control (day care, home care, nursing home, hospital);
Evaluate end-of-life care, support of voluntary caregiver; management of noncompliance issues with participants or family;
Review cash flow management activities and processes, including risk reserves and other working capital requirements;
Review staffing patterns, turnover and staffing needs;
Evaluate intake process with Team and coordinators, and
Provide a written report summarizing the operational findings and financial highlights/issues

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