Therapists envision a brave new world in rehab care
By
John Hall
Apr 12, 2024
Rehab therapy providers are showing resilience and moxie while confronting new challenges with post-acute partners.
Lessons from nurses, reflections from the past
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 11, 2024
How fascinating was the solar eclipse this week? I am still in awe of the posts, shares and stories I hear about how the skilled nursing facilities embraced the day and found ways to allow those...
Spring refresh: Top of license practice
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 28, 2024
As the warmth of spring unfolds, it brings with it a renewal of energy and vitality. Spring symbolizes growth, rejuvenation and transformation. Growing in my backyard, in the midst of pebbles, three beautiful...
Reason for referral: Documentation tips for therapists
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 14, 2024
If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen. How many times have we all heard those words? Today, I would like for us all to consider not merely the importance of documenting daily skilled care but...
Flying V: Lessons for the interdisciplinary team
By
Renee Kinder
Feb 29, 2024
If there has been a theme in my world this month, it is the art of asking for help. Not just asking for help but doing so with the confidence of knowing I am surrounded by team members ready to step in...
Love your SNF partners: A 2024 perspective
By
Renee Kinder
Feb 15, 2024
Valentine’s week for our family has also been mid-winter break for our kiddos. It’s a slow down after the holidays before the rush of spring. One of those special weeks yearly when there is no school,...
PEPPER’s pause doesn’t wipe out prospects for nursing home self-monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 06, 2024
Federal regulators have suspended a key tool used by some nursing homes for internal auditing, but experts cautioned providers not to let the stoppage hinder their compliance efforts.
New Year’s resolution or rehab bucket list? What is your 2022 approach?
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 06, 2022
2022 is here. Can you believe it? Just today I had a colleague ask me, with a smile, “What is your resolution?” I thought and tried to come up with something clever… “Honestly, I have got nothing,...
Precious is life and lessons not to be forgotten
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 18, 2020
There is much being said about the precious nature of life these days.
Cold catfish for breakfast and other life lessons
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 02, 2023
We all have memories, life lessons or experiences which are engrained to such a level that they impact our lives many years later. One such experience, for 10-year-old Renee, occurred following my birthday...