Pulmonary Improvement Program

Pulmonary Improvement Program

A nursing clinical program that delivers benefits to patients, objectively improving airway function and helping prevent complications from chronic respiratory diseases.

Did You Know?

Exacerbations from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions from skilled nursing facilities.

The Jimmo vs Sebelius case (2013) established precedence for Medicare to cover services to maintain a patient's current function status or slow an inevitable decline.

Program Benefits

Improve Airway Function

  • Enhances airway efficiency
  • Strengthens breathing muscles
  • Enhances circulation
  • Boost gas exchange for oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal
  • Improve lung ventilations

Helps Prevent Infections

  • Keeps lungs clear
  • Facilitates mucus expulsion
  • Reduces mucus buildup
  • Lowers risk of lung infections

Fringe Benefits

  • Increased turning/weight shifting for bed bound patients, resulting in decreased pressure ulcers
  • Increased care touch points for long-term care residents
  • Increased socialization

What We Offer

All Clinical and Operational Training is completed in person

Tracking tool for CPT codes

Assessment tools for EMR, including daily documentation, care plans, batch set orders, MDS data & more

Billing recommendations

Assistance with patient identification

Medical chart audits for qualified residents

Patient Progress

Resident Testimonials & Data Points

Oxygen Saturation Changes Within 1 Day:

90% → 98%
93% → 99%

Resident previously on 3L of O2, now maintaining O2 over 93% on room air.

"It feels like my lungs are lifting weights. I want to get stronger"

- Mr. J

"Remember when I was only doing 500ml? Thank you for helping me"

- Ms. M

"Feeling good when my O2 saturation goes up!"

- Ms. P

"Now I feel like I can breathe"

- Patient (after coughing up expelled mucus post treatment)

Treating Nurses Reports:

"I noticed my patients used to have dry chronic coughs before I started working with them and now they rarely cough."

"Ms. F reported she enjoys participating in the Pulmonary Improvement Program"

Ready to Improve Patient Outcomes?

Let us help you implement our proven Pulmonary Improvement Program.