Within organizations, physical safety is often on the agenda in regard to workplace safety. But what about mental health? Mental and stress... Continue Reading
Tag Archive: SNF
Would Proposed CMS Changes Shape the OT Scope of Practice in Skilled Nursing?
In an earlier post, we covered the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed changes to the skilled nursing facility (SNF) ... Continue Reading
How OTs Can Support Caregivers
Caregivers are often considered the “backbone of eldercare” [i], yet they are often unpaid, untrained, under-supported, and overwhelmed.... Continue Reading
Occupational Therapists Walk With Patients, Too
“What are some of your goals?” This is one of the first questions I ask my patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and within the... Continue Reading
The Time Frame Between Start of Care and Discharge: Occupational Therapy Services Within a SNF and Homecare Setting – Part 3 of 4 (Time Frame)
Part 3 of 4 in a series: SNF vs Homecare: An examination of the distinction in the provision of clinical services between SNF vs homecare se... Continue Reading
The Distinction Between Reimbursement Sources in SNF vs Homecare Settings – Part 2 of 4 (Reimbursement Sources)
Part 2 of 4: SNF vs Homecare: An examination of the distinction in the provision of clinical services between SNF vs homecare settings.The d... Continue Reading
The Distinction Between Key Rehabilitation Providers and Their Roles in SNF vs Homecare Settings – Part 1 of 4 (Key Providers)
Part 1 of 4 in a series: SNF vs Homecare: An examination of the distinction in the provision of clinical services between SNF vs homecare se... Continue Reading
Role of Physical Therapists in Reducing Hospital Readmissions
Reducing the number of hospital readmissions that occur within 30 days of discharge is a major quality improvement goal. Recently we wrote a... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy Job Expectations
Physical therapy is a rewarding career. You get to help people with their physical injuries and rehabilitation. There’s nothing quite like... Continue Reading
Mental Health in Healthcare Workplace Safety
Within organizations, physical safety is often on the agenda in regard to workplace safety. But what about mental health?Mental and stress r... Continue Reading
Establishing An Effective Health Care Quality Assurance Strategy
According to Baker Tilly, less than 49% of management teams in healthcare organizations are considered “committed” to the shift towards ... Continue Reading
Never Too Old for Sex. Even for Nursing Home Residents!
Sex. It’s a controversial and awkward topic for many people to approach, even under "normal" circumstances. But sex and old people? Let’... Continue Reading
CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Reporting (Part 2)
The new changes for CMS PBJ Reporting are being reported in a 3-part series, here on the RA Blog, and include: PART 1: Important essenti... Continue Reading
CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Reporting (Part 1)
Mandatory changes to CMS reporting measures are fast approaching long term care facilities. These changes are designed to promote greater ac... Continue Reading