Inpatient Rehab Flashcards
what is inpatient rehab?
provides the highest level of rehab a patient can receive when compared to skilled nursing, home health, or other therapy facilities
multi disciplinary approach
daily physician visits
what is the average length of stay at an IRF?
12-35 days
what is the role of PT in management in an IRF?
managing and scheduling staff
working directly with patients or overseeing other PT’s in the clinic
ensuring that all organizational and government regulations are followed
managing the departments budget and implementing new fiscals policies
evaluating the effectiveness of the department’s programs
maintaining records and reports that are compliant with all applicable laws
t/f: inpatient settings requires a team of healthcare professionals with different backgrounds working towards the same goal
true
what are the benefits of interprofessional collaboration (IPC)?
helps avoid difficulties with communication and organization
improves job satisfaction, and increases patient outcomes by reducing risk of readmission by putting the patient first and not their diagnosis
who is involved in the interdisciplinary team?
Physician
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Psychologist
Social Worker
Case Manager
Recreational Therapist
Registered Dietician
Vocational Therapist
P&O
Respiratory Therapist
Maintenance Services
Billing Services
Nutritional Management
Chaplain
what are the staffing responsibilities in PT management?
balancing duties between PTs, PTAs, & PT aides in a cost effective manner
recruitment and hiring (weighing the effects of productivity)
employee retention (incentivizing work and rewarding staff)
recruiting and retaining the staff members to enhance productivity
staff development
what is involved in staff development?
offering continued education courses and further resources to become “super users” of specific equipment
how do we help employee retention?
incentivize work and reward staff
what are the aspects of revenue management?
revenue cycle management
services and charges
claim submission and denial management
report generation
what is revenue cycle management?
patient arrival to full payment of services rendered
efficiency and resource allocation
what falls under services and charges in revenue management?
billable charges and medical codes
documentation efficiency
delays and denials
t/f: even if that particular pt costs more or less, the flat rate is what is charged
true
what is the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS)?
pt pays a flat rate based on the avg charges across all hospitals for a specific diagnosis
payment is adjusted for differences in area wage costs, teaching status, high percentage of low-income patients, use of new technology, and extremely costly cases
what are roadblocks to success for a PT?
the 3 hour rule
quick d/c from acute care
time management
steady decline in patient volume/population due to Medicare restriction to 13 populations
