Tag: therapy

Home Health Proposed Rule Seeking Comment on Assessments by Therapists (PT, SLP, OT)

CMS seeks public comments regarding whether CMS should shift its longstanding policy and permit all classes of rehabilitative therapists (PTs, SLPs, and OTs) to conduct the initial assessment and comprehensive assessment for cases that have both therapy and nursing services ordered as part of the plan of care. They are asking the public for data,…

Occupational Therapy Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month and The American Occupational Therapy Association’s 2024 theme is Occupational Therapy: Advancing Health, Wellbeing and Quality of Life.  What is Occupational Therapy?  Simply put, occupational therapy enables people of all ages to participate in daily living.  Our lives are made up of occupations-meaningful everyday activities.  These occupations can include many…