Rehab Continuum Report Archives – April 1, 2004
April 1, 2004
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Depression tops list of attending problems for rehabilitation patients
A growing body of research establishes a link between rehabilitation and depression. There are many questions still unanswered, but researchers agree on one fact: If you work in rehab, youre going to have to deal with depression. -
No double standard: CARF applies its own rules
Have you ever been through a rigorous CARF accreditation survey and wondered if CARF walks the walk as well as it talks the talk? The short answer is yes, CARF does apply its own standards, those that are not specific to medical care, internally. -
Providers welcome new admission guidelines
After months of gloom and doom surrounding the 75% rule and the draft Local Medicare Review Policies on inpatient rehabilitation admission, rehab advocates say they finally see a glimmer of hope. Not a big bucket of sunshine the 75% rule and the draft LMRPs still are on the table but a welcome ray of hope, nonetheless. -
Integrating acupuncture improves care, profits
Integrating acupuncture with conventional physical therapy and work hardening has been both a medical and financial success for Good Samaritan Occupational Health Services in Avon, MA. -
Going from good to great is Studer program’s goal
Aligning with the health care customer service model of the Studer Group whose Road Map to Excellence is guided by five pillars: service, quality, people, finance, and growth was a natural fit for Providence Health System. -
Ergonomics program gives a lift to morale
Ergonomics is more than a way to lift patients. As Butler (PA) Memorial Hospital found, it can lift morale and employee satisfaction as well. -
News brief: IOM recommends more diverse health work force
A recent report from an Institute of Medicine panel recommends strategies for achieving greater diversity among health professionals, a goal that would lead to improved access to care for racial and ethnic minority patients.