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Speech Therapy’s Role in Avoiding Re-Hospitalizations

Speech Therapy’s Role in Avoiding Re-Hospitalizations

by Matthew McGarvey | Jul 17, 2020 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

CMS has made avoiding re-hospitalizations a priority for Skilled Nursing Facilities. The following five conditions account for 78% of all 30-day SNF re-hospitalizations. Unfortunately, all of these have been deemed as potentially avoidable. A strong nursing home...
The 6-Point Speech Therapy Department Checkup

The 6-Point Speech Therapy Department Checkup

by Matthew McGarvey | Jul 17, 2020 | PDPM, Skilled Nursing Facilities

While many SNFs are struggling to rebuild census in the aftermath of Covid-19’s decimation, don’t be surprised if your speech therapy department is seeing an increasing amount of activity. A high-performing speech therapy department should be seeing each new admission...
Early Intervention: Is Articulation Therapy Appropriate?

Early Intervention: Is Articulation Therapy Appropriate?

by Language Fundamentals | Jun 17, 2020 | Early Intervention

Many parents are often concerned about their child’s speech intelligibility and whether or not unfamiliar listeners will understand them. When toddlers are just learning to talk, they often require ample repetition and time before achieving target sounds. There is a...
Does Bilingualism Cause Speech and Language Delays?

Does Bilingualism Cause Speech and Language Delays?

by Language Fundamentals | Jun 1, 2020 | Early Intervention

Many bilingual families that I have worked with have hesitated to teach their child a second language in fears that it will cause a speech and language delay. Questions about bilingualism come up a lot as there are many myths and beliefs that it will negatively impact...
Are You Noticing Cognitive Changes in Covid-19 Patients?

Are You Noticing Cognitive Changes in Covid-19 Patients?

by Language Fundamentals | Apr 27, 2020 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

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...
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