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Home Health Care: Are you ready for the New Year

WebA Green, if your agency meets the criteria for a Medicare rural home health agency, then the re-assessment time frames are 10-13 and 16-19 visits or 1 extra visit to complete the re-assessment.

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Back to our Roots: Incorporating Wellness and Health Literacy into

WebWritten By: Cristina Klymasz, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, RYT, CLT, MSCS. I write this blog during a difficult time in healthcare. COVID-19 is on every news station and the topic of most conversation.

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A Therapist’s Role in Improving Heart Health

WebThe US Department of Health and Human Services has established physical activity guidelines that have been shown to improve heart health. For major health benefits, the recommendation is to participate in 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Recognizing that it may be challenging for

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Physical Therapy in our Emerging Health Culture – There is no "I" …

WebGood use of the letters of team to stress the importance of a multidisciplinary utilization of resources in our commitment to achieve optimal outcomes in the varied treatment settings.

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Concepts in Care Summit Professional Education

WebAbout Timothy Dunn: Timothy Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA is a licensed Physical Therapist, with over 26 years of experience specializing in the areas of home health, geriatric assessment and intervention. Dr. Dunn graduated summa cum laude from Daemen College in Amherst, NY. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from …

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Assisting with Respiratory Health for Patients with COVID-19

WebAPTA guidelines for hospital care were released after the blog was posted with support for airway clearance. Table 3 Screening guidelines for physiotherapy involvement with COVID-19 in this document states: for COVID-19 patient presentation (confirmed or suspected) Mild symptoms and/or pneumonia AND evidence of exudative …

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The Relationship Between Lymphatic Health and Yoga

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Update: Home Care Billing & Late Reassessments

WebThe U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently responded to an inquiry from the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) about requirements related to the reporting of non-covered billing visits on Medicare claims, specifically in the case of late therapy reassessments. The required re-assessment at the …

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Overcoming Barriers to Using Evidence in Practice

WebThe three most common barriers to implementing EBP are: Lack of Awareness & Education. Time Constraints. Lack of Organizational Support. Lack of awareness and education encompasses limited knowledge about what EBP is and limited access to reliable resources. Practitioners have varied understanding of what EBP includes.

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Optimal Resources for

Web5 Patient Care: Expectations and Protocols 39 5.1 College of American Pathologists Synoptic Reporting 41 5.2 Psychosocial Distress Screening 43 5.3 Breast Sentinel Node Biopsy 45 5.4 Breast Axillary Dissection 47 5.5 Primary Cutaneous Melanoma 49 5.6 Colon Resection 50 5.7 Total Mesorectal Excision 52 5.8 Pulmonary Resection 53 6 Data …

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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Prevention and Intervention

WebIntervention. While an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, the fact still remains that every 65 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s Disease in America. Therefore, caregiver education and coping skills are essential for the effective management of this disease. The rate progression of the disease will vary from person to person.

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The Rewards of Being an Occupational Therapist

WebTo gauge how the public defines Occupational Therapy, I polled colleagues and friends to learn their short definition of OT. Here are some of their responses: Functional Independence. Occupational engagement. Adaptive Rehabilitation. Empowering people’s healthcare. Creative, Passionate, Kind. Holistic and Functional. Quality of life.

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COPD Awareness Month: Early Detection Matters

WebReferences: Spruitt M, Burtin C et al. COPD and Exercise: Does it Make a Difference? Breathe, 2016, Volume 12(2): e38-e49. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health.

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National Women's Health Week: Is your BFF (Best Furry

WebDeb replied, “After my husband died, my pup saved my mental health!” Brenda replied, “I was never able to have children, so my fur baby filled a giant void in my life.” Natisha answered, “My dog belonged to my son first, for the first year of her life.Once I got her, it’s been like having a piece of my son with me every day since he now lives so …

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Higher Hospital Spending on Occupational Therapy Is …

WebSeveral recent studies suggest a positive link between hospital overall spending and care quality. Joynt, Orav, and Jha (2011) documented that high-volume hospitals had higher costs but lower readmission rates for patients with congestive HF. Stukel et al. (2012) suggested a positive association between hospital spending intensity and care

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Join Our Faculty Summit Professional Education

WebAs a Summit Professional Education instructor, keep your current job, choose your dates and teach as little as 2-3 days at a time. We cover the cost of travel and lodging, provide a per-diem, and offer a competitive compensation package. 24 hour support. When you are on the road for Summit Professional Education an experienced team is available

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2017 Lab Values Resource Guide

WebEach laboratory test captured in this 2017 version has a brief explanation of the test or laboratory panel, reference values, clinical presentation, and clinical implications. In response to unmet clinical decision-making needs from membership thus far, updates have been made to the content from the previous version, and a new point-of-care

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JFK Coma Recovery Scale-Revised

WebRoll the trials administered: ball across the index finger and thumb without 1. The wrist must rotate and the fingers should touching the undersurface of the hand or extend as the object is moved along the dorsal fingers. While moving the ball, instruct the surface of the hand; Object patient to, "Take the ball." 4.

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Fact List of Pediatric Assessment Tools Categorized Sheet

WebFact Sheet Section on Pediatrics, APTA 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 Phone 800/999-2782, ext 3254 E-mail: [email protected]

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Workshop Update: Just Added May 20, 2011 Summit Professional …

WebLatest Blogs. Overcoming Barriers to Using Evidence in Practice August 21, 2023; Working from Home and My Achy Back! August 14, 2023; The Foot and Ankle Complex in Athletic Patients August 7, 2023; Breaking News: Leqembi is here!

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Workshop Update: Just Added May 11, 2012 Summit Professional …

WebNew workshops just added to our schedule! Latest Blogs. Benefits of Adding Mindfulness to Your Daily Practice January 22, 2024; Unlocking Your Leadership Potential January 15, 2024; Integrating Current Trends in Pediatric Rehabilitation into Your Therapy Practice January 8, 2024; Top 6 Tips for Fall Risk Reduction Strategies in the Winter …

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