Episode 68 - Avoid Cookie Cutter Rehab Programs
Check out this episode to learn 3 ways to determine if your rehab plans are individualized or cookie cutter.
Aug 04, 2021•23 min
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Episode 67 - What if you could? What if you had to?
Join me for today’s episode recorded from Florida Health Care Association’s Annual Conference and Trade Show! I’ll discuss highlights from a session QRM co-presented with SimpleLTC and how it connects with the conference theme and keynote speaker, Mike Rayburn’s, topic Oh, and check out this clip of Mike Rayburn - it’s amazing! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jKKlvyRfr1E&feature=youtu.be
Jul 28, 2021•10 min
Episode 66 - PPS Proposed Rule Updates with Megan
Welcome to the podcast Megan Ussery! Megan is an RN and joins today to share her thoughts on the PPS Proposed Rule for FY 2022. She joins the QIE team with extensive experience and expertise in skilled nursing care and reimbursement. You can ask Megan questions directly by copying the following url into your browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5QGdE4AYhEOO6Z2CGrlQTmicn3cArCpDgA-bFVoc1FJUQTZMWkRNM1o0VldCSVQ4OU5RV1RKQTQ2UyQlQCN0PWcu *If you do not have a QRM ID - enter 100...
Jul 20, 2021•17 min
Episode 65 - I See Your True Colors
True colors is a personality framework that we use at QRM to enhance communication and relationships. Learn more about the 4 true colors and take the free quiz to find out your true color! https://truecolorsintl.com/the-four-color-personalities/
Jul 14, 2021•13 min
Episode 64 - Top Findings of TOPS Study
Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings (TOPS) is a study which examined 1.4 million Medicare claims and assessments revealing the impact of PT and OT services on functional change and rehospitalization rates in 2015-2016. It also highlights the clear differences in the patients served in Home Health, Inpatient Rehab, and Skilled Nursing. From APTA's website - TOPS Summary & Chartbook https://www.apta.org/article/2021/04/05/apta-aota-joint-statement/tops-study-chartbook#...
Jul 07, 2021•25 min
Episode 63 - SMART Goal Writing
In this episode, SMART goal writing is discussed for short and long term goal development. They should be different! Short term goals are not simply mini versions of long term goals but are the concrete measurable opportunities to prove how a patient is responding to the therapy services provided and towards achievement of the long term goals or desired outcomes. SMART Goals are- Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-based
Jun 30, 2021•24 min
Episode 62 - Top 3 Reasons for not meeting rehab goals
After visiting with facilities who’ve demonstrated low goals met performance for 3 or more months in a row, we’ve identified the top 3 reasons why this happens.
Jun 23, 2021•23 min
"Fridays with Freda" - In House Done Right - Episode 3
In part 3 of her "In-House Done Right" series, Freda interviews special guest, Hayley Mason - a speech-language pathologist who's experienced a transition from outsourced rehab to in-house with QRM support.
Jun 21, 2021•9 min
"Fridays with Freda" - Interview with Ron Haney
Listen to this inspiring interview with Ron Haney, co-founder, and partner of Cascade Health Services. Freda and Ron discuss transitioning from third-party rehab to in-house with QRM from a client's perspective.
Jun 17, 2021•15 min
Episode 61 - Doc 101 for Everyone
In today’s episode we discuss step 1 of our QIE multi-step Quality Documentation Improvement Program: Documentation 101 Basics training. Whether you are a new clinician, new client, looking for a refresher on doc basics, or were invited to attend due to goals met performance, Doc 101 training is for you!
Jun 16, 2021•16 min
"Fridays with Freda" - In House Done Right - Episode 2
In today's bonus episode, Freda shares what a QRM transition looks like for an operator. Whether you currently outsource your rehab services or would like support for your in house therapy program, we can help! Freda takes our audience through the transition process step by step, phase by phase: Phase 1 - Initial contact to understand your individual needs and goals - Financial analysis to understand cost savings and revenue opportunities - Contract negotiations and scheduling of Go Live day 1! ...
Jun 10, 2021•15 min
Episode 60 - 3 steps to Improving Quality Documentation
Listen to the evolution of our Quality Documentation Improvement Program. It started out as a audit and has grown into much more!! Send us your thoughts! buzzpodcast@qrmhealth.com
Jun 09, 2021•23 min
"Fridays with Freda" - In House Done Right - Episode 1
She's back to the pod folks!! Freda Mowad, QRM CEO, joins the Buzz today for the first of many "Fridays with Freda" episodes. On today's episode, In House Done Right #1, she covers some of the most frequently asked questions about transition from outsourced rehab services to an in-house model with QRM support. Check out this episode and all of the upcoming "Fridays with Freda" episodes!
Jun 03, 2021•19 min
Episode 59 - What is Quality Improvement & Education?
In this episode, we explain the QIE (Quality Improvement & Education) Team, QIE Programs and QIE Concepts by breaking down the evolution of our very first QIE Program - Improving Section GG Outcomes. Please reach out to the QIE team for more info! buzzpodcast@qrmhealth.com clee@qrmhealth.com
May 28, 2021•23 min
Episode 58 - Emotional Logic vs. Illogical Consequences
Check out this episode for a heated discussion about logical vs. illogical storytelling. If a story is illogical, let's really understand why and what it says about our services, our patient population, and the care we provide. Logic has an emotional foundation as it drives us to action! In this episode, we discuss how to apply emotional logic to your PDPM storytelling. Let's get fired up!
May 25, 2021•15 min
Episode 57: At a Yellow Light? Slow Down & Ask These Questions!
Rita joins the pod to continue her PDPM series focused on the ST component. Today she reveals a new Quality Improvement & Education (QIE) Program to improve the allocation of resources to the residents we serve by increasing accuracy of conditions captured. This program is called the SLP Road Map to Success and she takes us through a case study of questions to ask when you approach a Yellow Light Road - check this one out!
May 19, 2021•20 min
Episode 56 - Data Trends and Patient Complexity During the COVID Pandemic
Check out this episode to hear about confusing data trends which suggest that despite the presence of COVID increasing in our population last year, we reported a decrease in patient complexity in the ST PDPM component. Rita shares her SLP perspective with listeners while describing the acute and post-acute COVID symptoms and impairments which should be included in your interdisciplinary screening process to avoid missing a COVID condition. Articles references during this episode: Kwok, Amy M et ...
May 12, 2021•18 min
Episode 55: Happy Better Hearing & Speech Month!
Listen to today's episode for an overview of May topics focused on speech therapy and the ST PDPM component. Rita joins the pod all month and will be sharing a new initiative she's working on with our QRM Wellness Division: Recovery in a Post-COVID World. You won't want to miss this series!!
May 05, 2021•15 min
Episode 54: Welcome to the QIE Club!
On today's episode, 2 guests join the pod - Michele Morris, operations manager with QRM and Jake Kline, rehab director from Ashford Hall Nursing and Rehab. Jake and his rehab team were recently inducted into the very elite QRM QIE Club (Quality Improvement & Education)! Check out this episode to hear all about how Ashford Hall and others joined QIE Club and what it's all about!
Apr 27, 2021•16 min
Episode 53 - 2021 GG Trends!
Listen in to hear how QRM communities have performed so far in 2021 with GG functional outcomes. It’s a great story you won’t want to miss!
Apr 21, 2021•14 min
Episode 52 - Component 2 is (almost) Always True!
Rita and I discuss presumption vs. non-presumption of care categories specific to the SLP PDPM case mix groups and the trends based on 2020 and Q1 2021 data. The majority of our residents are in non-presumptive categories but is this an accurate story?
Apr 13, 2021•13 min
Episode 51 - SLP Telepractice: It's Not All Talk!!
Medicare recently updated the list of authorized telehealth evaluation and treatment codes during the public health emergency and GREAT NEWS!! The list was expanded to include CPTs specific to SLP practice areas: swallowing, cognition, and speech generated devices. Listen to this episode for Rita's strategies for setting up a pre-planned telepractice swallowing evaluation and treatment with patient safety and outcomes in mind.
Apr 06, 2021•15 min
Episode 50 - The Thriving Hive with special guest QRM CEO Freda Mowad
SPECIAL 50th Episode!! On this 50th Buzz Podcast episode, I got to sit down and have chat with Freda Mowad - founder and CEO of QRM health. She and I discuss QRM: the thriving hive, and how it all started. She attributes success to an inclusive, supportive, engaged community of QRM team members, clients, and partners working together and sharing resources to achieve mutual goals.
Mar 31, 2021•25 min
Episode 49 - Maintenance & Prevention Programs
Let’s Get Clinical series wraps up today with a discussion about maintenance and prevention programs - how to write goals and design programs for not just improving function, but also maintaining function and preventing decline.
Mar 24, 2021•19 min
Episode 48 - Fall Prevention Programs Part 2
In the continuation of our "Let's Get Clinical Series", we case study how to implement an effective fall prevention program which addresses the actual needs of your unique population. Take the extra time to complete a comprehensive pre-program needs assessment and identify the most common risk factors contributing to falls in your community.
Mar 16, 2021•17 min
Episode 47 - Fall Prevention Programs
Let's Get Clinical Part 5! We are just loving the podcast series focused on clinical programs. Today's episode is all about fall prevention programs and resident identification based on extrinsic and intrinsic fall risk factors. During the episode, the CDC's STEADI program was referenced. Here's the website if you want to learn more about this great program! https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/
Mar 10, 2021•19 min
Episode 46 - Dementia Programs Part 2: A Cycle for Success
A successful dementia program cycle has to be measurable, easy to understand/execute, and must meet the actual needs of the population it serves. 1. Start with a comprehensive needs assessment including residents, families, and caregivers. 2. Determine what measurable outcome best matches your population's needs. 3. Complete baseline staging assessments followed by appropriate therapy referrals 4. Transition to caregiver team who has been educated on cognitive assistance strategies developed by ...
Mar 03, 2021•19 min
Episode 45 - Dementia Programs: how to get it RIGHT!
Join Casey and Rita for part 3 of the "Let's Get Clinical" podcast series where we reflect on our past experiences with dementia programs and offer solutions for implementing an effective dementia program that meets the specific cognitive and functional needs of your residents. We had so much fun with this episode that we've already planned on taking it a step further next week! Join next week for Dementia Programs: How to get it RIGHT! part 2
Feb 23, 2021•15 min
Episode 44 - Effective Therapy Modes
In Part 2 of the "Let's Get Clinical" series, we'll discuss the different therapy treatment modes: individual, concurrent, co-treatment, group, telehealth. Each are clinically effective for different reasons and should be provided at different times throughout the episode of care.
Feb 17, 2021•19 min
Episode 43 - Let's Get Clinical! Dosing Exercise Programs to improve strength and aerobic condition
Welcome back! Our next podcast series is focused on clinical programs and effective patient interventions. In this episode, exercise prescription is reviewed with strategies on how to develop and measure programs to improve strength and aerobic condition. Here are the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for exercise prescriptions for older adults discussed during this episode: Summary of ACSM/AHA physical activity recommendations for older adults. The current consensus recommenda...
Feb 10, 2021•20 min
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