Guest guest Posted May 10, 2000 Report Share Posted May 10, 2000 I've recently joined a company that is a rehab agency, and the therapist previous to me did not share the rules/ regulations that are required prior to her leaving. I'm having trouble getting the information from my employer or from Florida Medicare. I know the basics, such as cleaning and documenting monthly hydrocollator cleaning and monitoring temperature, etc., but I'm sure there are things I am not aware of. Any suggestions where I can find the information????? Sherman,PT Coconut Creek, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2000 Report Share Posted May 10, 2000 , try contacting the National Association of Rehab Agencies at www.naranet.org Pete Huys, PT Crystal River, FL > I've recently joined a company that is a rehab agency, and the therapist > previous to me did not share the rules/ regulations that are required prior > to her leaving. I'm having trouble getting the information from my employer > or from Florida Medicare. I know the basics, such as cleaning and documenting > monthly hydrocollator cleaning and monitoring temperature, etc., but I'm sure > there are things I am not aware of. > > Any suggestions where I can find the information????? > > Sherman,PT > Coconut Creek, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2000 Report Share Posted May 11, 2000 Dear : I am surprised that the WRITTEN policies and procedures are not on the premises. Any surveyor asks to see these so he/she can compare actual compliance with Medicare and state regulations (if the latter is applicable). How is the clinic able to review P & P annually (required) if they are not physically present? Pursue this with your employer first. Lucy Buckley PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2000 Report Share Posted May 13, 2000 Another resource is the APTA. You can access information in a number of ways. 1st, the website has information in the areas of reimbursement, practice, and government affairs. The website is www.apta.org. You can also contact any of these departments and request information. I contacted the department of government affairs when I was looking for information regarding Medicare guidelines for CORFS and they were happy to send me a copy of the regs. Lastly, there are new products available from APTA called the Reimbursement Toolkit and the Reimbursement Resource Manual. They contain information that is current and applies to most settings. They are available at APTA at 1(800) 999-APTA or through the website. They are discounted for members. I hope this provides you with good information to add to the other recommendations you have received. Good luck! We recently opened a CORF and I have been investigating the regs myself. I would be happy to anwer any specific questions you may have. Vicki Tilley PT,GCS Spectrum Rehab Parham Hospital , NC VSTilley@... In a message dated 5/10/00 9:57:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, MShermanPT@... writes: << I've recently joined a company that is a rehab agency, and the therapist previous to me did not share the rules/ regulations that are required prior to her leaving. I'm having trouble getting the information from my employer or from Florida Medicare. I know the basics, such as cleaning and documenting monthly hydrocollator cleaning and monitoring temperature, etc., but I'm sure there are things I am not aware of. Any suggestions where I can find the information????? Sherman,PT Coconut Creek, FL >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2000 Report Share Posted May 14, 2000 Thanks everyone!!!!! Appreciate the help. Sherman, PT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2000 Report Share Posted May 14, 2000 , Your agency should also have copies of the Health Insurance Manuals for Outpatient Rehabilitation Agency which would have been issued by HCFA at the time of certification. Updates to these manuals are sent occasionally by the Fiscal Intermediary. Also, your agency should be keeping copies of any Program Memoranda that are issued by the Intermediary with any changes in regulations or interpretations of regulations. I also wholeheartedly endorse the previous suggestion to contact the National Association of Rehabilitation Agencies at . There are extensive regulations regarding coverage and physical plant requirements of which you must be informed to maintain compliance. Equipment upkeep is only a minor portion of the necessary procedures. Kay HPA Kenner, Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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