PDPM: Redesign SLP Care Delivery to Promote Value
Hours: 1.50
Implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers has had a major impact on the delivery of therapy services in this setting. Speech-language pathologists must understand this new payment model to align their practice to maximize patient outcomes and demonstrate the value and cost-effectiveness of their services. You, as a learner, will understand how to modify your current practice to align with PDPM, optimize your care for best patient outcomes, and adhere to requirements for each mode of care delivery, including co-treatment, concurrent, and group interventions.
Implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers has had a major impact on the delivery of therapy services in this setting. Speech-language pathologists must understand this new payment model to align their practice to maximize patient outcomes and demonstrate the value and cost-effectiveness of their services. You, as a learner, will understand how to modify your current practice to align with PDPM, optimize your care for best patient outcomes, and adhere to requirements for each mode of care delivery, including co-treatment, concurrent, and group interventions.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Introductory Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.50 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Describe the SNF payment structure under PDPM.
Identify the impact of speech-language pathology needs on patient case-mix adjustment.
Identify the requirements of each mode of care delivery under PDPM: individual, concurrent, and group.
Describe at least three critical ways to demonstrate the value of speech therapy within the PDPM system.
Describe at least three modifications to your plan of care to align with the PDPM requirements.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
Healthcare System Changes
PDPM Overview
PDPM and SLP
Communication and Coordination
Higher Acuity Levels in SNFs
Coding Precision
Referrals to Other Disciplines
Meet Shirley
Summary
Section 3: Service Delivery Modes
Modes of Service Delivery
Individual Treatment
Concurrent Therapy
Group Treatment
25% Limit on Combined Group and Concurrent Treatment
Service Delivery Modes for Shirley
Summary
Section 4: Demonstrating Your Value
The PDPM Challenge
Outcomes Assessment
Documentation
Intensity and Duration of Evidence-Based Techniques
Patient and Caregiver Education
Continuum of Care
Patient Transitions
Thrive with PDPM
Concerns Regarding Clinical Changes
Demonstrating Value of SLP Services with Shirley
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Instructor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLPSusie Murtha, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience in the post-acute care arena. She is a graduate of West Virginia University with a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology. She began her career in the short-term rehabilitation setting with focus on traumatic brain injury. In 1993 she moved into the post-acute care arena and has held various operational and clinical leadership position with Aegis Therapies. At the present time, she is a Regional Manager with Trinity Rehab Services. Susie is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Pennsylvania and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She has made numerous presentations at Pennsylvania Health Care Association as well as ASHA conferences.
Disclosure: Susie Murtha, MS/CCC-SLP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a large contract therapy company, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Disclosure: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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