The Digital Step (and Why It’s Not the Finish Line)
Most long-term care teams have already made an important move forward, from Admissions 1.0 (paper) to Admissions 2.0 (digital forms).
That step made it easier to store, send, and sign documents.
But, it doesn’t transform the process itself.
Even with digital tools, teams still manage dozens of steps by hand: sending emails, chasing signatures, tracking PASRRs, and juggling spreadsheets.
Why? Because Admissions 2.0 solved the paperwork problem. Not the workflow management problem.
The next evolution, Admissions 3.0, goes Beyond PDF to connect every piece of the process.
The Shift from Digital to Intelligent Workflow
Instead of just digitizing forms, Admissions 3.0, powered by Reside Admissions, automates the workflows. Tasks are routed. Compliance is tracked. Visibility is surfaced across teams and facilities.
That’s what “Beyond the PDF” means: moving from digital documents to intelligent admissions workflows that finally work the way long-term care demands.
With Reside Admissions:
- Compliance steps (PASRRs, arbitration agreements, consents) are built into the workflow.
- Real-time visibility shows leaders exactly where every admission stands.
- Manual tracking, emails, and spreadsheets disappear.
- Every facility operates consistently, without losing flexibility.
Why This Matters
Every hour saved in admissions gets a resident moved in faster, leaving time to capture more referrals.
Every compliance task automated reduces risk.
Every workflow streamlined gives staff time back to build stronger relationships with residents.
That’s what “beyond the PDF” means: less chasing, fewer errors, and faster, more confident move-ins.
Common Questions, Answered
Q: We already use PDF-based digital forms. Isn’t that enough?
A: Not if the process around them is still manual. Digital forms don’t manage tasks, ensure compliance, or track progress. Admissions workflow management does - and that’s what Reside Admissions provides.
Q: How is Reside Admissions different from our current digital system?
A: Most “digital” admissions tools are document repositories. Reside Admissions is a connected admissions workflow management platform that automates, tracks, and coordinates every step of the process.
Q: What results can we expect by moving beyond PDFs?
A: Facilities using Reside Admissions typically cut admissions time by 60–80%. They can also recover $300K+ annually in captured referrals, reduced compliance risks and other operational efficiencies.
What We Mean By...
Digital Paperwork
Electronic versions of paper forms (like PDFs) that improve accessibility but don’t manage workflows or compliance.
Admissions Workflow Management
A connected system that routes tasks, tracks progress, and enforces compliance. Reducing human error and delays.
Beyond the PDF
The shift from static digital documents to intelligent, coordinated admissions workflows that drive efficiency, compliance, and occupancy growth.
The Core Idea
Digitizing forms was 2.0. It’s time for Admissions 3.0.
Reside Admissions takes long-term care beyond the PDF to Admissions 3.0. Automating admissions from referral capture to move-in, ensuring compliance, accountability, and speed at every step.
That’s the difference between being digital and being connected.
