Our Services
Across the Continuum
Functional Pathways is able to partner with clients by providing full service, consulting, direct bill services, management only, and turn-key program options to assist clients that plan to transition to an in-house therapy model with the services listed below.
Our Services
Across the Continuum
Functional Pathways is able to partner with clients by providing full service, consulting, direct bill services, management only, and turn-key program options to assist clients that plan to transition to an in-house therapy model with the services listed below.
SHORT-TERM THERAPY
Now more than ever, it is important to partner with a post-acute care provider that has an effective strategy and proven track record of success in providing high Quality Care resulting in the best Clinical Outcomes at a Managed Cost. Advanced Recovery is Functional Pathways’ comprehensive therapy and post-acute care process focused on short-term therapy needs. We offer Advanced Recovery as a result of our commitment to restoring independence and facilitating transition home as quickly and safely as possible.
Advanced Recovery provides:
Quality Care
- Pre-admission meetings
- Therapy evaluations within 24 hours
- Therapy coverage available 7 days a week
- Experienced, licensed therapists
- Home safety assessments
Clinical Outcomes
- Functional improvement measures via RightTrack™
- Evidence-based Clinical Pathways to establish function-based treatment plans
- Condition specific clinical programs guided by our Clinical Pathways
- High resident and family satisfaction
Managed Cost
- Reduced hospital readmissions through care coordination and post-discharge management
- Ensuring appropriate length of stay with all payor sources
- Earlier coordinated transfer to next level provider
LONG-TERM CARE
Functional Pathways collaborates with the community’s interdisciplinary team, restorative nursing staff, and activities department to develop a comprehensive strategy to promote functional independence and quality of life. We have an extensive program that includes an ADL training module that can be utilized to educate staff on the proper identification of each resident’s functional abilities for ADLs according to Section G coding definitions.
Additionally, our Clinical Outcome Specialists survey the current residents’ needs to determine programming to enhance performance in Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Measures (QM), SNF QM, Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Quality Measures.
A comprehensive Restorative Nursing Program ensures that residents have access to services to improve or maintain their functional abilities. This is imperative for resident outcomes and enhancement of Quality Measures (QMs).
Given the importance of Restorative Nursing Programming, Functional Pathways has developed a multi-level approach to supporting our client’s Restorative Nursing Programming.
Based on our introductory Restorative Nursing Audit completed by our RN Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, Functional Pathways offers the following options:
- Expanded consultation services to implement or revitalize current program
- Examples to include:
- Program design
- Education and auditing of restorative documentation and care plans
- Timely follow-up for referrals from therapy
- Case-mix index audit to ensure proper Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
- Provide training to Restorative Nursing Managers and Assistant
- Evaluation of restorative programs
- Restorative Nursing Assistant employed by Functional Pathways to deliver programming 6-7 times per week
Functional Pathways is dedicated to providing innovative and evidence-based therapy programming. We service individuals from the greater community and those who have transitioned to assisted or independent living, but still require ongoing therapeutic care. We work in collaboration with the Wellness staff to establish an integrated solution to speciality programming, wellness fairs, interactive lectures and community events.
Below is a sample list of specialized programs:
- Evidence-Based Fall Prevention using Otago and STEADI
- Parkinson’s Rock Steady Boxing Programming
- Pathways to Engagement: Dementia Staging
- Aquatic Therapy
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Enhanced Joint Surgery Recovery
- Driver Certification
Functional Pathways’ Pathways to Wellness program provides a continuous life cycle focused on: Prevention, Wellness, Skilled Therapy, and Maintenance.
Each Life Path is designed to enhance the seven dimensions of Wellness by:
- Protecting and improving resident health through early identification and disease management
- Offering educational and exercise programs to maintain independence and improve quality of life
- Providing necessary tools and systems to effectively implement and sustain a Wellness Program
- Ensuring that participants maintain the highest practical level of function and independence
- Enhancing communities with a significant marketing advantage in attracting prospective admissions
As appropriate, we will work in collaboration with the community’s Wellness staff to establish an integrated solution to help residents age in place by providing:
Live Smart Health Lectures
• Prevention and Medical Tracks
Live Smart Initial Consultation
• Participant Qualifying Interviews
• Personal Wellness Screening Quiz
• Senior Fitness Test
Live Smart Clinics
• Equipment
• Balance
• Health Fairs
Live Smart Board
• Newsletter/Flyer Articles
• Event Calendar
In order to ensure a seamless transition, Functional Pathways partners with our client’s preferred Home Health provider. By utilizing Functional Pathways therapy staff, we are able to establish a continuum of care for the Assisted and Independent living residents. Together with the home health agency, we develop programming to enhance the continuity of care and reduce the risk of hospital readmission.
Our services include participating in the following:
- Admission Process
- Evaluation
- Development of Treatment Plan
- Case Coordination
- Discharge Planning
SHORT-TERM THERAPY
Now more than ever, it is important to partner with a post-acute care provider that has an effective strategy and proven track record of success in providing high Quality Care resulting in the best Clinical Outcomes at a Managed Cost. Advanced Recovery is Functional Pathways’ comprehensive therapy and post-acute care process focused on short-term therapy needs. We offer Advanced Recovery as a result of our commitment to restoring independence and facilitating transition home as quickly and safely as possible.
Advanced Recovery provides:
Quality Care
- Pre-admission meetings
- Therapy evaluations within 24 hours
- Therapy coverage available 7 days a week
- Experienced, licensed therapists
- Home safety assessments
Clinical Outcomes
- Functional improvement measures via RightTrack™
- Evidence-based Clinical Pathways to establish function-based treatment plans
- Condition specific clinical programs guided by our Clinical Pathways
- High resident and family satisfaction
Managed Cost
- Reduced hospital readmissions through care coordination and post-discharge management
- Ensuring appropriate length of stay with all payor sources
- Earlier coordinated transfer to next level provider
LONG-TERM CARE
Functional Pathways collaborates with the community’s interdisciplinary team, restorative nursing staff, and activities department to develop a comprehensive strategy to promote functional independence and quality of life. We have an extensive program that includes an ADL training module that can be utilized to educate staff on the proper identification of each resident’s functional abilities for ADLs according to Section G coding definitions.
Additionally, our Clinical Outcome Specialists survey the current residents’ needs to determine programming to enhance performance in Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Measures (QM), SNF QM, Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Quality Measures.
A comprehensive Restorative Nursing Program ensures that residents have access to services to improve or maintain their functional abilities. This is imperative for resident outcomes and enhancement of Quality Measures (QMs).
Given the importance of Restorative Nursing Programming, Functional Pathways has developed a multi-level approach to supporting our client’s Restorative Nursing Programming.
Based on our introductory Restorative Nursing Audit completed by our RN Clinical Reimbursement Specialist, Functional Pathways offers the following options:
- Expanded consultation services to implement or revitalize current program
- Examples to include:
- Program design
- Education and auditing of restorative documentation and care plans
- Timely follow-up for referrals from therapy
- Case-mix index audit to ensure proper Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
- Provide training to Restorative Nursing Managers and Assistant
- Evaluation of restorative programs
- Restorative Nursing Assistant employed by Functional Pathways to deliver programming 6-7 times per week
Functional Pathways is dedicated to providing innovative and evidence-based therapy programming. We service individuals from the greater community and those who have transitioned to assisted or independent living, but still require ongoing therapeutic care. We work in collaboration with the Wellness staff to establish an integrated solution to speciality programming, wellness fairs, interactive lectures and community events.
Below is a sample list of specialized programs:
- Evidence-Based Fall Prevention using Otago and STEADI
- Parkinson’s Rock Steady Boxing Programming
- Pathways to Engagement: Dementia Staging
- Aquatic Therapy
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Enhanced Joint Surgery Recovery
- Driver Certification
Functional Pathways’ Pathways to Wellness program provides a continuous life cycle focused on: Prevention, Wellness, Skilled Therapy, and Maintenance.
Each Life Path is designed to enhance the seven dimensions of Wellness by:
- Protecting and improving resident health through early identification and disease management
- Offering educational and exercise programs to maintain independence and improve quality of life
- Providing necessary tools and systems to effectively implement and sustain a Wellness Program
- Ensuring that participants maintain the highest practical level of function and independence
- Enhancing communities with a significant marketing advantage in attracting prospective admissions
As appropriate, we will work in collaboration with the community’s Wellness staff to establish an integrated solution to help residents age in place by providing:
Live Smart Health Lectures
• Prevention and Medical Tracks
Live Smart Initial Consultation
• Participant Qualifying Interviews
• Personal Wellness Screening Quiz
• Senior Fitness Test
Live Smart Clinics
• Equipment
• Balance
• Health Fairs
Live Smart Board
• Newsletter/Flyer Articles
• Event Calendar
In order to ensure a seamless transition, Functional Pathways partners with our client’s preferred Home Health provider. By utilizing Functional Pathways therapy staff, we are able to establish a continuum of care for the Assisted and Independent living residents. Together with the home health agency, we develop programming to enhance the continuity of care and reduce the risk of hospital readmission.
Our services include participating in the following:
- Admission Process
- Evaluation
- Development of Treatment Plan
- Case Coordination
- Discharge Planning
