Respiratory Therapy (RT) is not new to the skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting or new to the Minimum Data Set (MDS). The data for RT has been coded in Section O of the MDS for years, generating a Special Care High Nursing score...the second … [Read more...]
Coming Soon To A SNF Near You – A New Medicare Part A Payment Model
Since the release of the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) approximately 1 year ago, the talk in SNF Rehab Departments has been about RCS-1 and the looming potential changes coming down the road that would not only change reimbursement … [Read more...]
Is a Range in Therapy Frequency Acceptable for Part A or B?
A common question from Rehab Departments in skilled nursing facilities: Can our treatment orders have a range in frequency? What is acceptable? Part A: 5-6x per week vs 6x per week Part B: 2-3x per week vs 3x per week We can all have … [Read more...]
2017 Therapist Favorites – Take a Peek
As 2017 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support throughout the year. We take great pride in our role of supporting long-term care therapists, MDS Coordinators and Rehab Managers... and we strive to provide resources … [Read more...]
The Price of Unreasonable and Unnecessary Therapy: SNF Part A Lawsuit Update
In our recent article, "Is Your SNF on the Naughty List?" we discussed negative practice patterns that have been identified in recent lawsuits and settlement agreements. The “naughty list” is of skilled nursing facilities exhibiting “negative … [Read more...]