Decreasing the use of anti-psychotics in the long term care setting sounds like a no-brainer, doesn't it? As therapists and nurses, we know that anti-psychotics can have some pretty rough side effects on this population. We also know that these … [Read more...]
October 1st RAI Manual Changes
Effective for all MDS' with ARD 10/1/14 and after, there are changes to some of the very rules you and I just got used to! Really? Yes, really... In particular, the COT OMRA (Change of Therapy Other Medicare Required Assessment), that we have all … [Read more...]
October Is Physical Therapy Month
National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is hosted by APTA each October to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help transform society by restoring and improving motion in people's lives. National Physical Therapy Month … [Read more...]
National Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Strong Today, Falls Free® Tomorrow Date: September 23, 2014 The 7th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on September 23, 2014—the first day of fall. This year’s theme, Strong Today, Falls Free® Tomorrow, seeks to raise … [Read more...]
National Rehab Week
Challenging Disabilities, Changing Lives! SEPTEMBER 21 – 27, 2014 Now is your chance to bring awareness to YOUR profession! - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Speech Therapy- Every year, the National Rehabilitation Awareness … [Read more...]