MDS Census Collection – Enhancements on the Way for New York Skilled Nursing Facilities
On June 17, 2020 the New York State Department of Health hosted a webinar about enhancements to the July 2019 MDS census collection upload process. Historically, the process was considered cumbersome. Providers often faced delays in verifying their files were accepted...
Dementia and Dysphagia: New Insight into the Relationship
June is both Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and Dysphagia Awareness Month. This month, we take a moment to help raise dementia and dysphagia awareness and their related co-morbidities. Nearly six million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s...
The Role of the Speech Therapist in Treating Vent Patients
Treating vent patients requires a speech-language pathologist with a unique skill set. While a patient is on a ventilator, their ability to speak becomes either significantly altered or eliminated completely. In most cases, the air that is needed to power the voice...
Are You Noticing Cognitive Changes in Covid-19 Patients?
Have you been noticing cognitive changes in Covid-19 patients at your skilled nursing facility? Speech language pathologists are used to having a body of literature to refer to while selecting the best evidence-based treatment approach. So, what happens when you are...Our Dedicated Speech Pathologists:
