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New Quality Measures for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Nursing Home Compare has listed six new quality measures for skilled nursing providers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the new performance data measures in October. The update includes quality data for assessment-based measures from between Jan.1 and Dec. 31 2019 and claims-based measures from Oct. 2017 and Sept. 30, 2019. The…
Read MoreDistribution of COVID 19 Vaccines to Long-Term Care Facilities
This year has brought on unprecedented challenges in all sectors of business due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is being highly anticipated across the globe. Ensuring that the vaccine is distributed effectively will require careful planning. For this reason The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHC) and Department of…
Read MoreHow to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant?
If you are considering becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), we have some good news for you. The job outlook is brighter than ever with a 32% predicted increase by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is above national average, making it one the fastest growing careers. Occupational therapy assistants provide care along with occupational…
Read MoreWhen is National Speech Language Pathologist Day?
The field of speech pathology first started to gain interest in the early 1900’s. As soldiers returned home after fighting brutal wars with traumatic brain injuries, the interest in speech pathology grew. In the year 1926, the American Academy of Speech Correction was established. In the year 2010, United States dedicated May 18th as the…
Read MoreWhat Occupational Therapy Does
Did you know that occupational therapy was founded by three men and three women in the year of 1917? OT allows patients to participate in every day “occupations.” You may be wondering what does “occupations” mean? An “occupation” includes any activity that an individual wants or needs to participate in daily life. This can include…
Read MorePhysical Therapy vs. Chiropractic
If you are wondering whether physical therapy or chiropractic is right for you, we can help you decide which may be better. In terms of education, clinicians of both have similar requirements for their respective fields. Both also need to pass a board or licensing exam. Both physical therapists and chiropractors can help patients who are…
Read MoreIs Physical Therapist Assistant a Good Career?
Are you considering becoming a physical therapist assistant and wondering if it is a good career path to pursue? Let us help you. The U.S. News and World Report ranked physical therapist assistant as #3 in the “Best Healthcare Support Jobs” and #26 in the “100 Best Jobs.”[1] As per the report, the unemployment rate…
Read MorePhysical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy
If you are deciding to pursue a career in rehabilitation services, you may be wondering whether you should focus on physical therapy or occupational therapy. Even though, the responsibilities may seem similar, there are striking differences between the two. What is the Difference? The primary difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy is the different…
Read MoreTelehealth and Rehabilitation Therapy
Now more than ever, technology is impacting lives in unprecedented ways. From being able to work remotely from home to attending virtual weddings, technology is helping us connect to others in a world of social distancing. One such aspect that has played an integral role in the health industry is telehealth services. Just between mid-March…
Read MoreRehab Services in Long-Term Facilities during COVID-19
Ever since COVID-19 has become a part of our lives, it has impacted us in unprecedented ways. From quarantining to social distancing, everyone has adjusted to this new normal in our day-to-day lives. Long-term care facilities have been no different. They especially have felt this impact more than others because of the vulnerable population they…
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