Utilizing Therapy to Achieve Better Quality Measures

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Quality Measures (QMs) are used to measure health care processes, organizational structures, and outcomes that relate to aspects of high-quality care of patients. Therapists can use QMs to guide clinical decision making and evaluate and report treatment effectiveness to key stakeholders, including payers and clients. This session will review reportable Skilled Nursing Quality Measures.  Suggestions on how therapists can participate in QM initiatives and integrate a quality-of-care approach clinical practice will be made. This session will also offer tools and treatment strategies for working with patients to improve overall Quality Measures. Education Level: Intermediate Contact hours: 1.5 Target Audience: COTA, OTR, PT, PTA, SLP Satisfactory completion criteria: Complete pre/post-test, view all modules/videos, complete all associated quizzes, and submit course evaluation. ASHA approved for .15 ASHA CEUs. AOTA Content Focus -- Professional Issues