 Today we quickly talk about what's going on in April.  PDGM Resources- https://www.homehealthsection.org/page/PDGM  Review Choice Demonstration - https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Monitoring-Programs/Medicare-FFS-Compliance-Programs/Review-Choice-Demonstration/Review-Choice-Demonstration-for-Home-Health-Services.html  Oasis D1- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HomeHealthQualityInits/Downloads/OASIS-D1-Update-Memorandum.pdf  Get free resources from the Home Health Section!  www.homehealthsection.org   ----------  Like us on  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Home-Health-Section-APTA-228642080479484/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HomeHealthAPTA

Short April Update

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In this Podcast, Ken Miller talks with Dr. Jack M Guralnik about outcome measures and the New Toolbox II resource from the Home Health Academy.  Dr. Jack Guralnik is currently Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He spent 25 years doing research at the National Institute on Aging and was Chief of the intramural Laboratory of Epidemiology, Demography and Biometry. He received his M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and M.P.H. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. He is Board Certified in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist, advanced credentialed exercise expert for aging adults and credentialed clinical instructor from APTA. He has over 26 years of clinical practice with the older adult population. Dr Miller is an assistant professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center with dual appointments in the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Professions and in the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.    

Outcome Measures and the Toolbox Ii with Dr. Jack M Guralnik

In this podcast, Troy talks with HHS president Dee about upcoming CMS for 2022. Get free resources from the Academy of Home Health!  www.homehealthsection.org

Talking about CSM 2022 with Dee Kornetti

Many things have had to adapt due to safety concerns of COVID-19 and the upcoming CSM is no exception.  In this podcast, Troy talks with HHS president Dee about why the decision was made.  There are not many details that have decided yet so stay tuned for more updates. Get free resources from the Home Health Section!  www.homehealthsection.org

Virtual CSM

Eva Norman speaks on this topic and some strategies that she used in Minnesota to help ease concerns and be able to provide vital care to those who need it. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  https://aptahhs.memberclicks.net/treating-those-who-vitally-need-care-during-a-period-of-social-isolation-podcast-resources Eva Norman's contract information: Dr. Eva Norman, PT, DPT, CEEAA Email eva.norman@liveyourlifept.com   Website: https://www.liveyourlifept.com Get free resources from the Home Health Section!  www.homehealthsection.org

Treating those who vitally need care during a period of social isolation

Today with talk with Rachel Botkin about her group's presentation at CSM this year called "The Balancing Act".  Don't miss this one as well as the new Toolbox coming out from the Home Health Section.  Get free resources from the Home Health Section!  www.homehealthsection.org

Short April Update

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