Productivity expectations for hospital based SLP's

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Dear group,

I am looking for some information to establish/justify productivity standards

for my acute care SLP's who provide inpatient and outpatient speech therapy

coverage. I am concerned that they are spending an excessive amount of time to

complete their evaluations and swallow studies. They have multiple

responsibilities which include Speech and Swallow evaluations, Modified Barium

Swallow studies for inpatients and outpatients, and some outpatient evaluation

and follow-up treatment. I am looking for expectations and industry standards

for acute care SLP's for # pt's seen per day, expected # of units to complete

assessments, and total productive time for an 8 hour day.

If anyone could provide standards/expectations for similar hospital based

positions it would be very helpful.

Thanks

Trinque

Inpatient Rehab Supervisor

Saint Hospital

Worcester, MA