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Three Great Reasons to Have Speech Therapy Perform the BIMS

Three Great Reasons to Have Speech Therapy Perform the BIMS

by Language Fundamentals | Sep 17, 2019 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

How involved is Speech Therapy in performing the BIMS at your SNF? If the answer is “not involved,” perhaps it is time to reconsider. As the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) arrives, Skilled Nursing Facility operators should be confident that...
Preparing SNFs for PDPM Scenarios

Preparing SNFs for PDPM Scenarios

by Matthew McGarvey | Sep 5, 2019 | PDPM, Skilled Nursing Facilities

SNFs around the country are preparing for PDPM by receiving training, reading articles, talking to colleagues, and working with consultants, MDS trainers & more. After attending the Zimmet Healthcare Services Group conference earlier in August, I can attest to the...
Sights and Sounds from “The Theory of Reimbursementivity”

Sights and Sounds from “The Theory of Reimbursementivity”

by Matthew McGarvey | Aug 23, 2019 | PDPM, Skilled Nursing Facilities

Last week our team from Language Fundamentals attended the annual Zimmet Healthcare Services Group convention “The Theory of Reimbursementivity” in Atlantic City, New Jersey There was so much to learn and observe; just try saying “reimbursementivity” 5-times fast…....
The New Role of Speech Under PDPM: 4 Steps to Get Started

The New Role of Speech Under PDPM: 4 Steps to Get Started

by Matthew McGarvey | May 17, 2019 | PDPM, Skilled Nursing Facilities

As Skilled Nursing Facilities brace for the implementation of PDPM on October 1, 2019, industry experts are closely examining the new SLP Category.  Speech Therapy has historically taken a back seat to PT & OT in Rehab. However, there are a host of signs...

The 4 Characteristics of a Cohesive Interdisciplinary Team

by Matthew McGarvey | Apr 25, 2019 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the Baptist Home at Brookmeade who invited Language Fundamentals in to provide our insight into the PDPM transition.  Roughly 24 members of the team eagerly gathered in the conference room ready to hear our thoughts on this...
Getting to know IDDSI A Beginner’s Guide

Getting to know IDDSI A Beginner’s Guide

by Michael Webb | Apr 22, 2019 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

UPDATE September 2022: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced that beginning October 2021, IDDSI will be the only texture-modified diet recognized by Nutritional Care Management, NCM®. Get ready for IDDSI. Also known as the International Dysphagia Diet...
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Our speech therapy office is located at 1032 Main Street in historic Fishkill, NY. Patients of all ages can be treated by our therapists in a casual and home-like setting.

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