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What I Learned at ASHA19
November 26, 2019
Categories: ASHA, Collaboration, Education, General, Leadership Development, Payment Reform, PDPM, Rehab Agency, Skilled Nursing Facilities, SNF
What I Learned at #ASHA2019
Kelly Cooney, CCC-SLP, CHC
NARA President
We are in a time of significant change in post -acute care. With this type of significant change can come fear and distrust, as well as opportunity. At ASHA 2019 in Orlando this week I saw that our SLP colleagues are hopeful. They are looking for resources. They are engaged. They are interested in tools to... Read More
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A Time for Reflection: How to Show Up Well for Your Patients in 2020
November 26, 2019
Categories: Best Practices, Patient Engagement
We’re about to be turning our calendars to 2020. Like most people, it’s a time to reflect on what went well the past year and imagine what kind of year we would like to see come to fruition moving forward. It’s important to always push ourselves to provide the best care for our patients. For many, the goal is to reduce no shows and increase patients. This can be done by providing exceptional service in the following ways.
Bring Patients In
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How Physical Therapy Can Help with Diabetes
November 4, 2019
Categories: Long Term Care, Managed Care, Occupational Therapy, Wellness Programs
Every November we, along with communities across the country, raise awareness about diabetes and how it impacts Americans every day. Fortunately, there are ways that physical therapy can help those with the disease manage their symptoms.
Who is impacted?
30.3 million Americans have diabetes. This is 9.4 percent of the population that is dealing with the various side effects! Fortunately, there are ways that physical therapy can help with pain management.
How... Read More