by Beth Reigart | Feb 13, 2019 | Clinical, Compliance, Featured, Regulatory
With the newly implemented enhancements (10/01/18) to the assessment-based quality measures (Section GG) , it is imperative to take time to time to reflect on our practice patterns. This new process will provide statistical analysis for CMS to determine the...
by Kaleb Roudabush | Jan 4, 2019 | Culture, Featured
There is lots of research available today on why we fail to start something new or pursue a personal goal. As a wellness coordinator and trainer, I enjoy reading new ways to help motivate people to reach new goals and improve their quality of life. Most interesting...
by Jennifer Callahan | Nov 29, 2018 | Clinical, Featured, Regulatory
The Final Rule, published by CMS on November 23, 2018, addresses several items that will affect the treating therapist, whether in outpatient hospitals, rehabilitation agencies, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, or comprehensive outpatient...
by Beth Reigart | Oct 18, 2018 | Clinical, Culture, Featured, Uncategorized
Erica Holt graduated from college with a degree as an occupational therapy assistant degree knowing she wanted to make a difference in long term care. After several years working as a staff clinician, she wanted to learn about operational and clinical management. At...
by Beth Reigart | Oct 9, 2018 | Culture, Featured, Marketing
McKnight’s Long Term Care News just release a wonderful article on a free VR dementia course geared to promote empathy. Relias has released “A Day in the Life of Henry: A Dementia Experience” (https://preview.relias.com/Library/Demo/2017/VR/story_html5.html?lms=1) to...
by Beth Reigart | Sep 27, 2018 | Clinical, Compliance, Featured
On July 31, 2018, CMS released the SNF-PPS Final Rule which will establish the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for Medicare Part A reimbursement effective October 1 2019. This new reimbursement system will base payment on the resident’s medical diagnostic...
