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PDPM Regulations during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the long-term care industry is unprecedented ways. The federal government has rolled out several programs to help nursing homes during these difficult times. The new Medicare payments system that was implemented a few months before the pandemic for nursing homes has been left untouched since October 2019. However, operators and…
Read MoreRecovery after World’s First Successful Face and Double Hand Transplant
Joe DiMeo from Clark, New Jersey became the world’s first successful face and double hand transplant recipient in August 2020. A remarkable team of healthcare professionals led by Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez performed the 23-hour long surgery. Joe Dimeo was in a car accident in July 2018 that left him with third-degree burns over 80…
Read MoreVaccine Strategy of a Nursing Home Giant
Skilled nursing facilities were one of the first in leading the vaccine rollouts. Consulate Health Care has discovered that word-of-mouth encouragement by staff has played an important role in getting buy-in from the residents and staff. The Florida based Consulate at the Maitland, which is comprised of 140 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, claims…
Read MoreHow will Nursing Homes be affected by the Biden Administration
Over 40% of COVID-19 deaths have occurred in nursing homes. It is expected that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will increasingly monitor compliance regulations in nursing homes under the new Biden administration. President Joe Biden’s pick Xavier Becerra for HHS has been vocal against the nursing home regulations that existed under former…
Read MoreNursing Home Operators Should Consider Less Beds
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nursing homes in unprecedented ways. In the third quarter of 2020, nursing homes were at approximately 74% capacity across the nation. Having more beds equates to higher reimbursement. However, due to COVID-19 having more beds has meant a greater risk of infection. Marc Zimmet of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group has…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Brings Hope to Nursing Homes
The process of vaccinating staff and residents for some nursing homes began last year in December. Families who have been separated from their loved ones since the pandemic began are eager to meet them. As hope is on the horizon, it will not be an immediate process. Long-term care leaders have to follow the rules…
Read MoreNursing Homes Get an additional $1.1 Billion in Relief
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on December 16th that they will be expanding the third phase of COVID-19 relief by giving nursing homes an extra $1.1 billion. The funding to healthcare providers increased to $24 billion from the initial $20 billion. It was determined that more funds would be necessary to…
Read MoreHow Occupational Therapy Works
Are you in need of occupational therapy and wondering how it works? We can help you. Occupational therapy (OT) helps treat injured, disabled or ill patients through the use of various techniques and exercises. This helps patients perform everyday activities. Therapy also helps patients recover and improve their conditions. They type of exercises that are…
Read MoreHow Occupational Therapy Started
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2019 there were 143,300 jobs for occupational therapists and 55,100 jobs for OT assistants and aides. However did you know that the field of occupational therapy did not exist until the early 1900’s. Compared to other medical fields, OT is a relatively new field. In…
Read MoreCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Description
A certified occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of an occupational therapist and helps individuals perform daily living activities through therapeutic exercises and techniques. Learn what an Occupational Therapy Assistant does. An individual might need occupational therapy after recovering from or coping with an injury or illness. An occupational therapist creates a personalized…
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