Collaboration

Many believe that working solo in the therapy and rehabilitation industry is the ideal environment for successful results. In today’s blog, we will shatter this myth and highlight the power of collaboration in the world of therapy and rehabilitation. Let us dive into the benefits of collaboration among healthcare professionals and how working together can create the best outcomes.  

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The rehabilitation industry is always evolving and changing, so it is important to stay up to date on the latest news and innovations. Continuous learning can help employees and employers gain new abilities, learn new procedures, increase interpersonal skills, and improve overall performance within your profession. Continue reading to find out what the benefits are of continuing your education with NARA.  

Conferences are a great opportunity for networking and education, but they may seem overwhelming when there are so many presentations and conversations. Knowing how to strategically use your time will allow you to get the most out of the conference you are attending. When attending a conference, you want to maximize the benefits for you and your company, so here are a few tips to help you when you go to our next conference... Read More

Join Mark McDavid from Seagrove Rehab Partners and Sabrena McCarley with RehabCare as they describe considerations for telehealth use in SNFs to improve patient access to care, collaboration and clinical practice during this pandemic.  Click here for their VLOG. 

How can telehealth be used in SNFs?  During a recent CMS "Office Hours" they communicated that their interim final rule as well as their FAQ for SNF providers did not say no.  Victory! Therapists are telehealth... Read More

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

A Message From NARA's President: Reflections on Inter-Professional Practice, ASHA, and PDPM

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been making a concerted effort to build partnerships between their Speech Language Pathologist members and SNF therapy providers.  I had the privilege of sitting on a panel last week representing NARA and skilled nursing rehabilitation providers at the ASHA Healthcare Connect conference in Chicago, Il.  Monday,... Read More