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…
The Social Determinants of Health: The Role of the Healthcare Practitioner
A few months ago, I met a new patient.His energy was contagious, and his personality was too big for the exam room. Recently released from prison, he had a vision for a new start at life…
Protect Yourself from Patient Handling Injuries: Know How to Lift and When to Lift
Would it surprise you that just over half of the long-term care rehabilitation therapy personnel surveyed in a recent study “rarely” or “never” used mechanical lifts for patient handling?1Considering these clinicians…
Ensuring Preventive Care for Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries
Caring for a person with a spinal cord injury can pose many challenges. From the injury itself to the psychological, social, and role changes experienced, both the patient and the caregivers can easily become overwhelmed. Unfortunately…
Clinical Documentation: A Critical Skill for Healthcare Professionals
“Communication works for those who work at it.” – John PowellClinical documentation is a critical skill for healthcare professionals. Within a healthcare organization, the quality of professional writing reflects the clinician’s abilities, department within an organization…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
