In last month’s blog, I shared with you a story from a personal experience by one of our office employees regarding “Making a Difference.” This prompted me to ask other employees to send me personal experiences or motivational quotes, that
Month: October 2014
Feed the Pig!
In the entire year of 2013, the CJF distributed almost $20,000 to our friends and family in their times of need. As of October 1, 2014, we have already distributed over $25,000 in aid. What this means is that the
Quality = Self Improvement
In the healthcare field, we often think of quality in terms of what we provide to those we “care” for, the services we provide, and the outcomes we achieve. Take it a step further and begin to analyze quality in
The Gratitude Graffiti Project
The Gratitude Graffiti Project is based on the concept that one of the most important steps to your own well-being and happiness is to assume a daily practice of gratitude. Have you stopped today and thought, “What am I thankful
Standardized Functional Assessments
Health care is a rapidly changing environment and it is important that, as therapists, we keep up with the pace. In keeping with the time, many insurance carriers are moving toward outcome based systems. This was reinforced with the recent
President Obama Signs IMPACT Act
The IMPACT Act of 2014 is being likened to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 related to the impact (no pun intended) of this piece of legislation on post-acute care providers as it sets the stage for overhauling the
TECHNOLOGY! Better Than Sliced Bread?
Airports are a great location for observing how technology has integrated into our daily lives. We watch people on their smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, and those who are walking around looking for an outlet with a look of absolute
Fall Reduction Program
Living the Values: Congratulations to our team at the Nevada Veteran’s Home! They are the proud winner of August’s Living the Values contest. I am currently reviewing the innovation submissions for September’s winner. Good luck!! The Rehab Team at the Nevada Veteran’s Home has
DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
Before a team goes into a game, they spend time going over the tendencies, strengths and weaknesses of their opponent. Before a student takes a test, they hopefully, I say hopefully because I have two kids trying to be students,
COT OMRA’s—Change Effective October 1, 2014
The fiscal year 2015 SNF PPS Final Rule includes revision to the COT OMRA completion requirements. With the change, CMS will permit providers to use the COT OMRA to reclassify a resident into a therapy RUG from a non-therapy RUG