Choosing the right physical therapy consultant for your hospital’s inpatient program can make a huge difference in your ability to accomplish your department’s goals. Physical therapy is a specialized field that requires specialized knowledge, but no two departments...
Patient safety and quality of care are two of the most fundamental concerns for anyone in health care. Since the goal of any type of treatment is to improve overall health and quality of life, keeping the people under your care safe almost goes without saying. And the...
Physical therapy is an extremely important part of recovery and there is strong evidence of its effectiveness in treating conditions ranging from lower back pain to strokes. With hospital-based programs, patients gain access to physical therapy far earlier than if...
While it’s easy to recognize the benefits of your hospital’s physical therapy program, many hospital leaders are also highly aware of the costs. As an allied health profession, physical therapy has unique practices for everything from training and accreditation to...
Today, patient satisfaction is more important for hospitals than ever before. It can affect staff retention, malpractice claims and budgets, but most importantly, it should reflect a commitment to positive outcomes for patients due to excellent care. Improving patient...
Patient experience is the lifeblood of any successful hospital. Being happy with the treatment one receives and feeling cared for as a person play a significant role in positive outcomes across the entire spectrum of patient admissions. For administrators and...
For patients receiving inpatient care for a wide range of injuries and conditions, physical therapy is a key part of the recovery process. The sooner patients receive needed treatment from a licensed therapist, the better their chances are for increased function and a...
Patients staying at a hospital can benefit from receiving physical therapy as early in the recovery process as possible. From improving patient satisfaction to reducing costly hospital readmission rates, there is evidence that physical therapy can help.However,...
From billing practices to staff accreditation to protecting patient health information, compliance is one of the top issues that hospitals are focused on in the current health care space. One blind spot for many administrators is keeping allied health services, such...
Like any other service line, patient management in physical therapy should always be people focused. There is strong evidence that patients who receive physical therapy during a hospital stay enjoy improved functional outcomes and increased quality of life. At its...
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