Sentinel Clinical Recovery Model™

Nurse-Led Clinical Recovery Continuum.

Our nurse-led clinical model is engineered to transition patients seamlessly from acute medical stability to independent wellness through 5 structured pathways.

“Recovery is more than healing. Recovery is rebuilding confidence. Recovery is restoring dignity. Recovery is reconnecting people with hope.”
THE SENTINEL CLINICAL CARE PHILOSOPHY
Step 01 — Direct Intake & Eligibility Review PHASE 01 OF 05

Referral & Clinical Review

A comprehensive review of the hospital referral is conducted to ensure Sentinel is the appropriate level of care. Our team maintains close collaboration with hospital discharge planners, physicians, nurses, case managers, and MCOs to organize safe patient transit schedules.

Key Deliverables & Safety Milestones:

Inpatient record & discharge summary screening
Medical stability verification (< 2-hour response)
NEMT transportation scheduling & route confirmation
Medicaid & MCO authorization pre-check
Step 02 — Comprehensive Safety Audit PHASE 02 OF 05

Admission & Comprehensive Nursing Assessment

Evaluates current medical condition, medication reconciliation, wound status, functional abilities, behavioral health needs, nutrition/hydration, fall risk, social determinants of health, and discharge planning needs upon arrival at our facility.

Key Deliverables & Safety Milestones:

Full Registered Nurse baseline health assessment
Medication reconciliation with retail pharmacy sync
Wound measurement, photography & dressing order
SDOH & housing vulnerability index score
Step 03 — Recovery Blueprint Layout PHASE 03 OF 05

Individualized Care Recovery Plan

A customized program that may include nursing oversight, medication management, wound monitoring, chronic disease support, behavioral health coordination, patient education, care coordination, transportation planning, community resource linkage, and housing stabilization.

Key Deliverables & Safety Milestones:

Multidisciplinary care transition blueprint
Patient-centered recovery goal agreement
Daily nursing check-in & vitals monitoring schedule
Primary care provider appointment lock-in
Step 04 — Active Continuous Surveillance PHASE 04 OF 05

Recovery & Care Coordination

Continuous monitoring while maintaining communication with hospital partners, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Registered Nurses coordinate services to promote safe recovery, medication adherence, appointment compliance, and continuity of care.

Key Deliverables & Safety Milestones:

24/7 Registered Nurse oversight & clinical documentation
Medication administration & compliance tracking
Behavioral health case management touchpoints
Continuous discharge planner & MCO status updates
Step 05 — Sustainable Transition Return PHASE 05 OF 05

Transition & Community Reintegration

A structured transition plan is enacted to support long-term success through continued healthcare engagement, community resources, housing support, and follow-up services as patients return home.

Key Deliverables & Safety Milestones:

Confirmed stable housing or supportive living placement
Post-respite primary care follow-up appointment escort
30-day post-discharge welfare tracking call
Community food & transportation resource connection
Model Benchmark

Traditional Discharge vs. Sentinel Respite Model

Clinical Care Area Traditional Discharge Sentinel Respite Model
Post-Discharge Oversight Self-managed care at home or shelter
24/7 Supervised Registered Nurse oversight
Medication Management Unassisted pill management, high error risk
RN reconciliation, education & daily sync
Chronic conditions management Selfcare
Registered Nurse–led care management
Readmission Prevention High 30–day ER bounceback rate
–38% reduction in avoidable readmissions
Housing & SDOH Sync Uncoordinated referral to external shelters
Dedicated housing stabilization navigation

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