Sharing Expertise at the NYS ID/DD Nurses Association Annual Conference

Care Design New York was proud to be represented at the 2025 New York State ID/DD Nurses Association (NYSIDDNA) Annual Conference, held in Albany on September 17. Brittany Miske, MBA, RN, AGNP-BC, LSSGB, our Vice President of Healthcare Management and Clinical Support, delivered an insightful presentation titled Hospital Transition of Care Pearls to a statewide audience of nursing professionals.

The presentation focused on improving health outcomes and care coordination for individuals with I/DD during and after hospital stays. Key topics included:

• Frequent hospitalizations and the patterns behind them

• Challenges tied to premature discharge, including risks of incomplete treatment and care delays

• Chronic disease trajectories, such as COPD, dementia, and congestive heart failure, with strategies for supporting individuals throughout their care journey

• System-level opportunities to improve transitions through better communication, stronger hospital partnerships, and proactive care planning

• Tips for safe discharge planning, with a focus on collaboration and person-centered care

• Insights on supporting residential transitions, including best practices for navigating in-person and virtual IRA screenings

We’re grateful to NYSIDDNA for the opportunity to share knowledge and support continued collaboration across disciplines.