Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 We are in the process of re-evaluating our staffing model in our IRF. It raises two areas of questions we feel we need asked to allow us to look at industry standards and make appropriate changes: 1. Can anyone share with me: how many beds do you have in your IRF? How many FTE's do you have to cover this? Are you a 6 or 7 day/week program? How many Therapists vs therapy assistants do you use? (PT/PTA, OT/COTA) Do you have a set staffing model or does it vary. 2. How do you look at the 3hr/5days per week rule? Do you provide ST hours in addition to 3 hrs of PT/OT or is it included in the 3 hr? Do you provide PT/OT/ST in excess to the 5 days of 3 hrs but in a modified capacity (ie. limited therapy on weekends for all patients or based on need)? We are looking at possibly some type of self scheduling model for our staffing. We use the rolling week so we are providing a 7 day/week program but the patients are receiving therapy 5 days per week within the 7 days. Currently our speech therapy is in addition to the 3 hrs because that volume varies so much. We incorporate it into the 3 hrs if the patient can't tolerate it as an addition. Thank you for any insight you are willing to share. JWeigand Aultman Woodlawn Canton, Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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