Articles Tagged With: Rehab
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Post-Acute Care Transitions Were Problematic in Pandemic-Ravaged Areas
The continuum of care hit roadblocks in some U.S. cities as the COVID-19 pandemic made post-acute care transitions extremely challenging. In New York City, the epicenter of the pandemic in March and April 2020, case managers needed to transition patients from acute care beds quickly, but had to adjust to surge obstacles to their usual post-acute options, according to the results of a recent study.
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One-third of Patients Injured in Rehab Hospitals
Almost a third of patients in rehab hospitals suffer a medication error or some other type of preventable harm during their stay, according to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Shortened LOS proves beneficial to teaching
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Assess carefully before proposing training solutions
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Rehab facility provides new type of therapy to cardiac patients
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PPS training essential to maximize reimbursement
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VA steps in to fill void with ergonomics strategy
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Set up rehab contracts to avoid headaches
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Subgroups tackle pain management components
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Pain initiative changes staff and patient mindsets