EP 11 - How Pain Management Transforms Outcomes in Skilled Nursing

Pain management isn’t just about comfort — it’s about outcomes.In this episode of Our Purpose Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Hatmaker, NP, a pain management specialist working directly inside skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Daniel explains how properly addressing pain impacts rehab participation, wound care tolerance, sleep quality, mental health, staffing workflows, and hospital readmissions.We explore the realities of managing pain in SNFs, including the risks of under-treatment, the fear of overprescribing, and why pain control is often the missing link in successful therapy and recovery. Daniel also shares practical insights on communication with nursing teams, continuum of care from hospital to SNF, and how facilities can responsibly implement pain management services.This episode is especially valuable for LTC administrators, DONs, clinicians, and operators focused on improving quality of care and resident outcomes.