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The Value of Business Intelligence for SNFs
With each new patient welcomed into a skilled nursing facility (SNF), a therapist must complete a new patient registration form. From a patient’s strengths and weaknesses to the ultimate objective for their plan of care, every detail is recorded to track functional improvement over time. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to gather those […]
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Caring for Patients with Mental Illness at SNFs
While skilled nursing facilities typically provide long-term care for individuals, there is another aspect of care that may also require thoughtful consideration: a person’s mental health. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety affects up to 40 million adults in the U.S. every year, and depression affects up to 15 million Americans […]
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Managing the Second Wave: COVID Emergency Prep for SNFs
Whether it’s an extended first wave or the cresting second wave that is now consuming the nation, there’s no doubt that case numbers are continuing to rise.1 This is especially concerning for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) since data collected during the pandemic makes it clear that mortality rates in care facilities are higher than state-level […]
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Infection Prevention Tips for SNFs
As COVID cases trend upward in skilled nursing facilities1, organizations can benefit from infection prevention plans capable of reducing transmission without eliminating visitation. With pandemic priorities rapidly evolving, however, SNFs may be best served by a practical prevention plan designed to both meet current challenges and facilitate future changes. SNF Statistics At-a-Glance For SNFs, patient […]
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Telehealth at SNFs: Where It Stands
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), telehealth claims have risen more than 8,000% during the pandemic as compared to April of last year.1 While telehealth services are gaining traction in the medical field, there is one area where it’s still trying to find its footing: skilled nursing facilities. With the ever-changing times […]
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Pet Therapy at SNFs: Can It Help?
There is no denying that the bond between a human and an animal is often special. And while a good majority of families in the U.S. own a pet, integrating pets in medical care facilities for patient support and recovery is something that has only emerged in recent years. Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted […]
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5 Tips for SNFs Making the Rapid Shift to Remote Care
As COVID-19 expectations for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) around personnel, policies and procedures are continually evolving – to survive, many SNFs are making the rapid shift to remote care. This shift comes with challenges to operational viability. Here are five tips to help SNFs reduce the stress of remote work at scale. 1) Evaluate Existing […]
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Group Therapy: The Answer to PDPM?
While the best patient care is always the chief goal, we as skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations to protect the longevity of our businesses. If we have to close our doors, we can’t help anyone. And with the recent focus shift from volume-based to value-based care under the […]
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Top 5 SNF Trends in a Post-COVID Market
While the slow return to pre-pandemic normalcy comes with the promise of familiar healthcare functionality, permanent changes are also part of the post-COVID skilled nursing facility (SNF) market. From increased demand for agile care practices to the performance improvements that come with robust telehealth solutions1, navigating the “next normal” demands a new approach from SNFs […]
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Tips for Fulfilling CMS’ New Reporting and Testing Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities
In the continued effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently rolled out new requirements for long-term care facilities. While many of us are already doing our part by complying with suggested courses of action, the recommendations have now been upgraded to requirements with some stiff penalties […]
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