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With Cuts on Horizon, How Can SNFs Diversify Therapy Mix?
The good news for therapists in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is that they are now facing a lower pay cut in 2021 than expected. Adjustments to help rehab therapists during the COVID-19 crisis were included in the Consolidated Appropriations and COVID-19 Relief Act of 2021, signed December 27, 2020, that reduced the overall pay cut originally […]
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SNF Practices Becoming More Flexible
This year has caused many unpredictable changes to occur, and the changing environment at skilled nursing facilities has been no exception. As noted by Skilled Nursing News, the Coronavirus completely changed the way SNFs interacted with third parties – in many cases, existing supplier and provider partnerships evaporated overnight when lockdowns began.1 And so, many […]
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Naughty or Nice: How SNF Software Stacks Up
You’re making your list of possible therapy management software and checking it twice. But how do you know if your skilled nursing facility (SNF) software is naughty or nice? While therapy management software isn’t as simple as choosing between a present or a lump of coal this season, finding the right solution for your business […]
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Have You Heard? Functional Outcome Measures for SNFs are Here
Functional outcomes scores for rehab therapy and quality reporting data reported by skilled nursing facilities (SNF) are now open to the public. On October 28, 2020 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ‘refreshed’ the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) data reported on Nursing Home Compare (NHC). And on December 9, 2020, CMS refreshed […]
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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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