Patient Engagement

National Patient Safety Awareness Week is being celebrated on March 10-16, 2024.  The week is a way to highlight and improve patient safety in all healthcare settings by bringing awareness of best practices and improving access to resources to improve patient safety. 

History of National Patient Safety Awareness Week

National Patient Safety Awareness Week was initiated by the National Patient Safety foundation in 2002.  Using increased awareness... Read More

December 3rd marks International Persons with Disabilities Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and promoting their rights, well-being, and inclusion in society. One crucial aspect of this awareness is understanding the pivotal role that physical and occupational therapies play in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.

As healthcare professionals, you hold the responsibility of not only applying your expertise to the job, but also upholding the highest standards of ethical practice. As physical, occupational, and speech therapists, your professions are involved in enhancing the lives of individuals facing many challenges, and ethical practices can help provide the best possible care to all your patients. Join us in today’s blog as... Read More

Trying to keep your clients coming back consistently throughout the school year can be difficult. Their schedules are a lot busier, and they may have little to no free time. Between school, homework, and the beginning of sports, it is really easy for your patients to forget to make appointments regularly. We are going to give you a few tips to keep your clients coming back during the school year.  

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Now more than ever, maintaining your relationships with your clients is important. With various ordinances and rules around the country, it can be difficult for both you and your clients to be as consistent in your routines as you once were. However, the best thing you can do for your client outside of the therapy interventions is to develop and maintain a positive working relationship. Here’s what you need... Read More

As we head into the last few days of 2020, it’s the perfect time to look back and reflect on the year. How we dealt with everything this year, from budgets and marketing to appointments and insurance, was different. However, during uncertain times, the best thing you can do from both a business and a personal standpoint is following up with your patients. In fact, here are a few reasons why following up with... Read More

Physical therapists can help people from all walks of life have better function and mobility. It’s time to brush up on this specialty, as the benefits of physical therapy are tremendous for a healthy pregnancy and steady recovery. Keep in mind these basics. 

Pregnancy

The body goes to great measures to accommodate pregnancy. These sudden changes can lead to discomfort, pain and decreased mobility. We can help to ease them through this time and show... Read More

At NARA, we love the kiddos that our therapists help and understand how essential they are to their development. These pediatric patients would become adult patients if they weren’t treated by people specialized in the care of children. We want to take the time to acknowledge the tremendous benefits of pediatric programs. 

Post Injury

Some may think that therapy is mostly for adults, especially Occupational Therapy. However, Occupational Therapy helps anyone with... Read More