Survey Survival: What’s a QAPI?
One of the biggest and most important components of any survey is the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. If not done correctly, a QAPI program can be a vulnerable area that may result in…
Using Montessori Materials with Older Adults
Engaging, beautiful, and purposeful, Montessori materials are great for everyone—including older adults with memory care needs. Just as Montessori classroom teachers guide and support students instead of lecturing to them, Montessori staff guide and support…
Recognizing & Addressing Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
“Chuck,” a 54-year-old male, has presented with pain and difficulty walking. He reports that he thinks he has tendinitis, and his past medical history includes diabetes and hypertension, which he has been managing with diet…
Skilled Nursing Facilities Must Continue to Invest in Telehealth Services
Please note that this article is an opinion piece. While it has been fact-checked, vetted, and approved by MedBridge, it reflects the current viewpoints of its authors.Seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, SNFs are continuing…
Orthopedic Rehabilitation: It Takes an Expert
Once considered a challenging population requiring highly specialized care, patients with orthopedic rehabilitation needs are more frequently being transferred to skilled nursing over the past few years. Due to changes in Medicare reimbursement, patients with…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
