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The admissions office is critical for any skilled nursing facility to be able to run smoothly and effectively. Admissions ensures that referrals are processed well and appropriate documentation is signed and recorded. The workflow of an admissions team can truly make or break a SNF, especially when workflows are slowed down by manual paperwork and 70-page referral packets. This manual workflow can lead to missing critical NTA (Non-Therapy Ancillary) details that could cost a facility thousands in lost revenue.
You’ve likely heard of PointClickCare Advisor Suite. PCC is introducing AI into the EHR system that you already use, but as an "embedded" tool, it may be limited in its capacity to truly enhance your workflow and be customized to the unique needs of your facility. SNFs with complex admissions workflows need a highly customizable platform built to automate referral review, document extraction, and facilitate admission decision support.
Today, we’ll be directly comparing PointClickCare (PCC) Advisor Suite with Admissions Flow by Flowtrics. We’ll analyze the clinical intelligence, the financial impact both intelligent workflows could have on your facility, and varying operational speeds that enable timely referral processing. We want to outline a clear path to help you decide which platform will allow your admissions team to minimize document review and maximize time spent coordinating with hospitals and families.
The Manual Trap: Why "Standard" Isn't Good Enough Anymore
Every facility administrator knows the pain of a disorganized, 80 page referral document coming in from a hospital partner. Your admissions coordinator spends hours squinting at blurry medication lists and searching for hidden diagnoses, but by the time you've identified that the resident is a good match for your facility, a competitor has already accepted them and the referral is gone. This process repeated over and over again can be a high threat to maintaining healthy occupancy which can impact long term revenue projections. Manual entry can also increase compliance risks and result in improper care. Human error in medication transcription may lead to incorrect medication lists and delays in order reconciliation.
The right platform will eliminate compliance risks and increase referral management speeds to create efficient and reliable workflows.
Admissions Flow vs. PCC Advisor Suite: The Ultimate Comparison
1. Referral Management: Speed vs. Precision
PointClickCare Advisor Suite (Referral Advisor) uses AI to extract and validate data from referral packets. It provides a structured review that aims to turn a long packet into a 5-minute summary allowing for quick decision making and referral turnaround.
Admissions Flow, however, uses AI-powered referral assessment. Rather than just summarizing data, our intelligent care system performs a deep analysis of clinical, behavioral, and financial fit based on your facility's specific criteria. We work with you and our support team to customize our AI models to make assessments according to the unique needs and criteria from your facility. Admissions Flow will use your facility specific criteria to provide detailed reasoning for every accept/decline decision. Our system matches potential residents with your facility with incredible speed and precision, supporting high occupancy rates and helping your clinical staff stay prepared.
2. Data Accuracy
When dealing with medical records "close enough" is still a liability, especially in regards to medication transcription and diagnosis documentation. PointClickCare Advisor Suite surfaces risks and gaps within the EHR. It’s helpful, but it often requires your team to still do the heavy lifting of verification within the same system.
Admissions Flow delivers 99% accuracy in document processing. Our AI doesn't just "look" at the data; it extracts medications, diagnoses, and allergies and then immediately populates your systems. This significantly reduces the risk of transcription errors. When you use Admissions Flow, you're getting an intelligent care model that works with you to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and smooth decision making.
3. Financial Optimization: Mastering PDPM and NTA
In the PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model) era, your SNF bottom line relies heavily on accurate NTA identification. Overlooking a high-value medication or a specific diagnosis can lead to significant drops in daily reimbursements.
While PCC’s MDS Advisor (currently in beta) aims to support MDS completion, Admissions Flow provides AI-assisted identification of PDPM optimization opportunities the moment a referral reaches your facility. We track NTAs with impeccable granularity by extracting NTA qualifying medications and diagnoses. Facilities using Admissions Flow may be able to identify additional revenue for each resident by using our refined intelligent care system to catch what the human eye and simpler AI models could not.
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4. Integration: The Power of a Unified Workflow
One of PointClickCare's biggest selling points is that Advisor Suite is "built-in.” which is highly convenient. Admissions Flow however, offers a seamless integration with PointClickCare that allows you to continue using the EMR that your team is comfortable with while gaining access to customizable AI models. Admissions Flow uses your established workflows to handle medication management and order activation, and then pushes that data directly into PCC. This allows you to use the most efficient and powerful AI tool without having to relearn a new EMR.
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Why AdmissionsFlow Is the Upgrade Your Facility Needs
While PointClickCare Advisor Suite is a capable addition to their ecosystem, Admissions Flow is a specialized suite with a wide array of tools ranging from eSignatures to customizable pass fail questions to help support your facilities workflows. Key benefits include…
- Reduction in manual entry: this will reduce transcription errors and create more time for admissions teams to coordinate with hospitals and family members.
- CMS Compliance: our eSignatures enable complete digital documentation helping your facility meet CMS compliance guidelines.
- Increased Reimbursement: Our NTA identification helps to identify new reimbursement pathways to increase revenue
- Centralized Documentation: Our PCC integration allows you to access eSignature and referral management tools while maintaining smooth workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is AdmissionsFlow HIPAA compliant?
Absolutely. AdmissionsFlow is fully HIPAA compliant and utilizes enterprise-grade security protocols to ensure all resident data and protected health information (PHI) are kept completely secure.
Does AdmissionsFlow replace PointClickCare?
No. AdmissionsFlow is designed to enhance your PointClickCare experience. We integrate directly with PCC to handle the complex intake and data extraction work, pushing the final, verified data into your EMR for a smooth transition.
How fast can we see results with AdmissionsFlow?
Immediately. Most facilities see a Remarkable Improvement in referral response times within the first 48 hours of implementation.
Can AdmissionsFlow help with medication transcription?
Yes. AdmissionsFlow automates the transcription of medications from referral documents, reducing the burden on your nursing staff and lowering the risk of medication errors.
Ready to Learn More?
AdmissionsFlow helps SNF streamline referral processes, reduce manual documentation and transcription, and improve visibility into clinical and financial admission factors. Schedule a demo to see how AdmissionsFlow integrates with PointClickCare and supports your admissions workflow.
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