Can you imagine wanting something for dinner and no one understanding what it is you are asking for? What about someone writing a message on paper, but you did not attend school, so you do not understand what they are trying to tell you? Can you imagine trying to communicate with gestures sort of […]
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Courtney Guidry, OT student from the University of St. Augustine, tells about her experience working in our partner facility in Church Point, LA. Stay tuned for more student interviews and news updates… [youtube]QGvGT97puLk[/youtube]
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Stefan Norris is currently completing his clinical rotation with us at our partner facility, Maison Teche Nursing Center in Jeanerette.
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Increased scrutiny on inpatient rehabilitation and acute hospitals has left a large population of elderly patients with limited options for a successful and independent return to home. Therapy Center provides significant education and marketing to ensure that local physicians and hospitals are aware of the interim need that skilled nursing facilities can fulfill. The secret
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Ms. Mary Fontenot became a short-term resident in Acadia St. Landry Guest Home to receive therapy services after several stays in acute care hospitals and long term acute care (LTAC) facilities. Arriving at the nursing home weak, unable to walk and ineffectively managing normal daily activities, Ms. Mary has now progressed to modified independent and
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You’ve taken the first step by doing your research and then just going for it… You’ve applied for your first job. Now what? Don’t just sit around waiting for the phone to ring. Keep searching for a job and then Apply, Inquire, and Repeat!! 1. You have narrowed down your search and you know what
Landing a Great Job Volume 2: Apply, Inquire, Repeat! Read More »
“The SNF 2013 final rule alters reimbursement rates, changes some procedure codes, penalizes providers who do don’t participate in one quality reporting system, and refuses payment for claims that fail to include other quality measures.” (12/18/12 ASHA Leader) Outcome Reporting: While the SNF 2013 final rule requires reporting to begin on January 1, 2013, the
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Finding the perfect job is easier said than done. But there are things you can do to ensure that you’ll make a good decision and you won’t find yourself in an unpleasant situation. 1. First things first…determine what setting is the best fit for you. Pediatrics, hospital, home health, skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehab, outpatient
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A complete therapy team– including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy– is vital to the success of your therapy program as well as the success of your reimbursement under Part A, Part B, and Medicaid. With regards to quality patient care, providing all disciplines of therapy provides a more thorough assessment and intervention program for your
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2012 regulations have brought about changes to standard assessment reference windows, coupled with new changes regarding requirements for End of Therapy OMRA’s, making communication between administration and therapy essential to ensuring the best possible RUG date is selected for maximal reimbursement. Add to this the creation of Change of Therapy assessments by CMS, and the
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