Author: Cherie Rowell
When did we become such an entitled society? That we are “owed” something for little or no effort? Years ago it was a given that we were expected to work hard for what we needed, wanted and dreamt for. We
Did you ever stop to wonder why you chose the field you are in? Whether it is Occupational, Physical, or Speech Therapy, most of us chose our professions because we wanted to help others live better lives. I have found
During the coming Holiday season, I will be striving for an attitude of gratitude. So often we focus on the negative situations and events in our lives, and forget to be thankful for the blessings! I have always been a
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
In healthcare, we strive to provide quality services to patient populations that improve individual, desired health outcomes. This is driven more and more often by a “patient centered care” model of service delivery. A model that respects the patient’s right
Maintenance Therapy and Medicare Reimbursement On January 24, 2013, the U. S. District Court for the District of Vermont approved a settlement agreement in the case of Jimmo v. Sebelius, in which the plaintiffs alleged that Medicare contractors were
Actually, the dining standards are not so new! The Pioneer Network is a growing coalition of organizations and individuals from across the nation, dedicated to making fundamental changes in values and practices in long term care. In 2011, the task
Care givers in long term care settings struggle with providing good oral care for their residents. Consistent, adequate, oral hygiene can be a challenge with long term care admissions that have diagnoses such as dementia and often resist routine dental
Prescription drugs are important in the treatment and management of chronic diseases and pain in the senior population. The right medication can greatly contribute to improvement in quality of life, decreased pain and chronic symptomology, as well as increasing life
Changes in therapy reimbursement and daily practice have been overwhelming the past 2 years! No longer can we utilize some of the therapy delivery modes that have clinically been a benefit to our clients i.e. group treatment and concurrent therapy