A recent white paper by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reinforces that rehabilitation should be heavily integrated into national COVID-19 emergency health planning. The white paper states rehabilitation should occur at the earliest opportunity and through engagement with rehabilitation experts and/or professional associations and national rehabilitation institutions. Read Full Post

A recent Harvard Business School (HBS) article underscored a key leadership strategy easily overlooked due to the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic – kindness. As the world continues to adjust to this new way of living that includes online schooling, remote work and social distancing guidelines, many feel as if their stress, confusion and anxiety over such drastic changes are being pushed to the side. Read Full Post

As proven by recent studies, patients experiencing prolonged hospital stays due to COVID-19 and related complications often require continued care in an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and/or long-term acute care hospital (LTACH). Read Full Post

In today’s challenging environment, many healthcare providers are finding greater hospital success through rehabilitation partnership. Support through a rehabilitation joint-venture or acute management partner has resulted in quality improvement, cost savings and high demand service line optimization. While the healthcare landscape has never been more challenging, this is a time of great opportunity. Read Full Post

The latest episode of Becker’s Healthcare Podcast features Kindred Healthcare COO Jason Zachariah discussing his journey to his current role of COO, the evolution of healthcare, how organizations are handling the pandemic, and more. Read Full Post

Although infection prevention and control measures have always been a part of an inpatient rehabilitation facility’s (IRFs) operational model, the impact on patient health and safety following COVID-19 has not only brought these measures to the forefront of patient care, but has also seen additions and revisions to previous practices. Read Full Post

The latest research shows that rehabilitation is critical for many recovering COVID-19 patients – at least 20 percent.¹ However, if hospitals are unable to properly optimize their acute rehabilitation units, these patients may not reach the highest level of outcomes. Read Full Post

Each year, HealthGrades America’s Best Hospitals list rewards hospitals that consistently exhibit exceptional, comprehensive quality service. Thirty-two conditions and procedures are measured to determine which hospitals are distinguished as America’s best for high-quality clinical outcomes. Read Full Post

Rehabilitation therapy is more important than ever, especially regarding those affected by COVID-19. This impact of early rehabilitation is demonstrated in two recent COVID-19 patient success stories from Kindred Healthcare partner Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where two survivors were recently discharged – Alan Stolba and Larry Potter. Read Full Post

“Early rehabilitation of the COVID-19 patients can enhance pulmonary, respiratory function, reduce complications, improve function, cognitive impairments and quality of life,” according to a recent study published by the Journal of Rehabilitation Management. The study found that medical rehabilitation could play a vital role in the recovery in COVID-19 patients with non-respiratory presentations and complications. Read Full Post