New OSHA Flu Prevention Directive:
Get Your Essential Info Here
On November 20th, OSHA issued a new flu prevention compliance directive for healthcare workers (Directive No. CPL-02-02-075: Enforcement Procedures for High to Very High Occupational Exposure Risk to 2009 H1N1 Influenza). As most of us know, when OSHA speaks, it’s wise to listen (or risk undue exposure to hazards and face fines). This short article gives you the lowdown on the fundamentals of the directive and tells you how to train for compliance. Read More
December Special Offer: FREE CE.
Choose from these Free Courses: “Stress Management” or “Grief and the Holidays.” Complete either course and earn FREE CE toward your license renewal! LEARN MORE
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Medicare Group Treatment
Guidelines for Therapy Disciplines – Simplified!
De-tangling Medicare’s guidelines for billable services can be daunting. Check out this easy-to-read, easy-to-understand breakdown that covers Medicare A and B, gives examples of various group scenarios, and explains when to apply individual CPT codes. Documentation guidelines are elucidated as well, with a simple bullet list to help you through the basics. Read More
Games People Play: Group Activities for Neuromuscular Re-education
This handy, informative list reviews the ways neuromuscular re-education can benefit residents, notes major contraindications, and lays the groundwork for creating games that enhance various neuromuscular functions. Numerous games that help participants with postural alignment, motor control, balance, detection of limits of stability, and much more are suggested and categorized by the specific issues they address. Read More
December Featured Courses:
Wiihabilitation
| Who says the Wii is just a video game platform for kids? Explore the use of the Wii in clinical settings, where it can benefit patients using strengthening, aerobic and balance techniques (as well as yoga). The use of body weight-supported gait training in a clinical therapy setting is reviewed, and help with the selection, acquisition, and application of training with the Wii is provided. |
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Food Safety in Long Term Care
| One thing it is totally safe to say about food-borne illnesses is that they’re no fun in any environment. In a long-term care facility, they can pose serious risks to patients. This course brings students up to speed on the latest information for preventing food-borne illnesses in long-term care facilities and the establishment of HACCP Plans for Food Service Operations. |
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Ethics and Jurisprudence for Physical Therapists in Tennessee
| Decisions made by those in the healthcare field can have long-term personal and professional effects. This course acquaints the student with the concept of ethical dilemmas, bioethical issues, and the rights and responsibilities of physical therapy licensure as defined by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Practice Act and the Tennessee Rules Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy. |
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| December Renewals Deadlines |
| Licensed Nursing Home Administrator: |
GA, IA, KY, MT, ND, NY, TN, WY |
| Occupational Therapist: |
IL, NH, TN, WV |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant: |
IL, NH, TN, WV |
| Physical Therapist: |
ID, KS, LA, MN. MO, ND, OK, TN |
| Physical Therapist Assistance: |
ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, ND, OK, TN |
| Speech-Language Pathologist: |
AL, FL, IA, IN, NH, NV, OK, VA, WY |
| January Renewals Deadlines |
| Physical Therapist: |
NJ, NM, OH |
| Physical Therapist Assistant: |
NJ, NM, OH |
| Monthly Renewals Deadlines |
| Licensed Nursing Home Administrator: |
AL, CA, CT, ID, MD, OH, WA |
| Long Term Care Administrators: |
NV |
| Occupational Therapist: |
AR, AZ, CA, IA, LA, MN, TX, WA |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant: |
AR, AZ, CA, LA, MN, TX, WA |
| Physical Therapist: |
CT, IA, TX, WA |
| Physical Therapist Assistance: |
CT, TX |
| Residential Care for the Elderly: |
CA |
| Speech-Language Pathologist: |
AZ, CA, ID, TN, TX |
Industry News
MedPac may recommend freezing Medicare payments for skilled nursing facilities for 2011
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AAHSA’s latest Housing Report discusses testimony on Section 202 legislation; Section 202 and 811 funding modifications; annual meeting highlights; the Obama administration’s push for a National Housing Trust Fund; HUD’s efforts to remove barriers to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender housing applicants; new funding for the Enterprise Green Communities initiative; federal agencies’ disaster recovery working group, and more. Read More
2009-H1N1 Influenza Pandemic – Presidential Emergency Declaration and
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Section 1135 Waiver Authorization Read More