Attention to staff mental health essential for excellent healthcare, pandemic or not
By
Kristy Wikum
Apr 07, 2022
The pandemic has taken a significant toll on staff mental health. Here’s how we helped our team cope.
A new appreciation for those who provide direct care
By
Kristy Wikum
Jul 14, 2020
In my 30+-plus years in the world of therapy, I have never seen a year like this. In October, we were hit with the change in reimbursement through the Medicare system called the Patient Driven Payment...
Group therapy offers benefits that should not be ignored
By
Kristy Wikum
Matthew Mesibov
Mar 03, 2020
As those reading this article are typically leaders of post-acute care provider organizations, we bet this will not be a shock, but not all people adapt to changes or even tweaks of a pre-existing process....
Quick tips for rehab professionals
By
Matthew Mesibov
Kristy Wikum
Aug 16, 2019
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for high blood pressure in adults 18 years of age and older. Both the American Physical Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy...
Developing leaders: a blueprint for success
By
Kristy Wikum
Carla Tocko
Matthew Mesibov
May 15, 2019
Centrex Rehab strives to promote employee engagement and organizational success through a variety of leadership development programs resulting in greater retention, growth and a strong position for the...
Therapy documentation: What to know
By
Kristy Wikum
Matthew Mesibov
Feb 04, 2019
Did you know that some of the earliest “medical records” date all the way back to around 1600 BC? Those of us who have either been around long enough or know our history recognize that healthcare providers...
When your resident cannot swallow
By
Kristy Wikum
Oct 12, 2018
Managing swallowing disorders (known as dysphagia) or helping older adults with the inability to swallow can pose quite a challenge. As people grow older or experience neurological insults, such as a...
What’s happening at MedPAC – and why therapists should care
By
Matthew Mesibov
Kristy Wikum
Jul 24, 2018
MedPAC’s mandate is to analyze access to care, quality of care, and other issues affecting Medicare. The ultimate goal of implementing and tracking quality measures is to improve outcomes in healthcare.
Therapy is key in controlling pain and curtailing opioid use
By
Matthew Mesibov
Kristy Wikum
Apr 11, 2018
Fortunately, there is an alternative to opioid use, but it is not considered as often as it should be. Physical therapists see a lot people with injuries or illnesses who are experiencing pain, so we speak...
It’s time to bundle up
By
Kristy Wikum
Oct 12, 2016
As we are moving towards new payment systems, it is imperative that we are involved and offer comments when we are able to as this will greatly impact us as providers. We also need to stay informed so...