Tips and Strategies for Transitioning to the Home Health Setting

Home health care is the fastest growing industry in the United States, based upon the projection period of 2014 to 2024. The anticipated growth in jobs for the time period is more than 760,000, projected to reach a total of more than 2million (Henderson, 2015). The demand and competition for licensed rehabilitation therapists to work in home health care is, and will continue to be, great (AMN Healthcare, n.d.).

This course is designed to provide a high-level introduction to providing therapy in the home health environment. With the impact of healthcare reform on settingutilization, we start with an overview of the various payment models and impact on care. The basic requirements of home health are reviewed including some payment pieces, as well as the therapy components and documentation requirements. The course ends with some clinical and logistical considerations of doing home health therapy.

Highlights

• Increase your expertise to provide direct care in the home setting, including patient assessment, care planning, mobility support, and education for both patients and caregivers
• Learn strategies for scheduling, documentation, and adapting to a dynamic environment to make the shift into home health care seamless and provide the flexibility many clinicians seek

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants