Is there anything more thrilling on a winter day than sledding down the neighborhood’s steepest hill, across freshly fallen snow, in an inner tube? I think not.
Treat yourself to a person-directed 2018
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 18, 2018
In case it hasn’t registered yet, the cultural shift from provider-directed care to person-directed care has carried over effectively into the updated state survey processes being implemented secondary...
A reason for providers to smile amid so much angst
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 30, 2017
Sure, a tax overhaul bill that has a significant segment of providers quivering is picking up steam and should be on the president’s desk soon. But there’s also other legislation being considered...
Standing tall for veterans
By
Renee Kinder
Nov 09, 2017
Procedural memory is a fascinating mechanism, a construct of long-term memory and is the form of memory which “we learn by doing,” including singing, riding a bike — and saluting, for some.
Nana and Paw Paw, lessons in person-centered care
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 27, 2017
As we all prepare for the upcoming Phase 2 Requirements of Participation with an increased focus on comprehensive person-centered care planning, we could all learn a few things from my in-laws.
Rehab Week 2017: Where’s the skill?
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 28, 2017
Therapists across the nation had reason to celebrate their varied and respected skills last week. It was National Rehab Awareness Week after all. My, how the celebrations went down.
Restraint-free, sounds good to me
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 31, 2017
Thursday, Aug. 17 was more than just the first day of school for my children. With all five now in school, it was the first day in 10 years during which we did not have a child at home.
Rehab patients are not always as they appear
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 04, 2017
We often see a phenomenon in rehab patients at initial presentation. Many times they are not as they appear.
The costs of (not) saving time
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2017
A study last week confirmed what I often discuss with my friends, which is that money really can buy happiness when it’s used to increase time.
RCS-I: Where will your rehab patients fall?
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 06, 2017
With the shift from volume in RUGs IV to a goal of value and patient characteristics in RCS-I, rehab providers should ask themselves a number of frank questions.