Jane
As a healthy 48-year-old woman with a loving husband, healthy kids, and a job she adored, Jane felt blessed.
Until April 17, 2021 when her world changed forever.
The problem.
Jane woke up feeling dizzy, nauseous, and had slurred speech. Her husband took her to the Emergency Room where she received devastating news. Her CT scan showed evidence of four previous strokes, unknown to her.
She was treated for high blood pressure and after a few days in the hospital, was sent home for follow-up with her Primary Care Physician (PCP).
The solution.
Our team was alerted to Jane’s hospital admission. She was immediately assigned a dedicated Registered Nurse certified in case management. The case manager reached out to Jane, knowing by the sound of her voice that she was understandably scared. The case manager reassured her that she was there to help, but knew she had her work cut out for her.
Over the course of few months, Jane and her case manager developed a strong working relationship. She was diligent about going to scheduled appointments, listened to clinical advice given, monitored her blood pressure, and took medications as prescribed. Jane would call her case manager after every appointment to discuss the consult. When Jane and her providers struggled to manage her blood pressure, medications were changed and she carefully complied.
In early June, Jane called in distress. She was having considerable difficulty walking. She called her PCP and a CT scan was ordered. Nothing was found, but she continued to be symptomatic and her PCP was not responding to calls. At this point, the case manager brought in our on-staff medical director responsible for the medical advocacy program.
Collectively, the case manager and medical director intervened, persistently trying to reach the PCP. They finally connected with the PCP and an MRI was ordered. The MRI showed that Jane had experienced a fifth stroke. At this point, our team initiated a more aggressive approach to get her the care she needed, working to expedite her appointments with neurology and cardiology.
Additional testing was completed, Jane began physical therapy, and she was placed on the right combination of medications.
The result.
By acting fast and getting Jane on the right course of care through medical advocacy, her blood pressure returned to normal and she completed physical therapy successfully. Jane was able to return to the job she loved – working with at-risk youth.
But, that’s not the whole story.
When someone faces a life-changing, potentially life-ending condition, they experience a wide range of emotions. Jane was scared – for herself, her husband, and her kids. Her case manager not only helped Jane get the physical care that she needed, but she supported her emotionally.
The two built such a tight bond that they stay in touch today, talking every two weeks to allow Jane an opportunity to reflect and forge new, healthy paths to the future.
The SentryHealth difference.
SentryHealth is leading the charge in employee health and wellbeing. Integrating smart technology with personalized guidance and support, we empower employees to make more informed decisions while connecting them to quality, affordable care. The result is greater engagement, higher satisfaction, better outcomes, and lower costs.
