Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

[Guest guest]

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical therapy

coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic cases, and rarely

see any acute care patients that would be adversely affected by PT coverage

offered 5 days a week. What are other critical access hospitals doing regarding

PT coverage on the weekends? I would love to see some of your policies if you

would be willing to share. Thanks!!

Moody, PT

[Guest guest]

I am a lone PT at a Critical Access Hospital.  I usually don't provide therapy

on the weekend unless it's absolutely necessary, i.e. wound care, or new patient

into swingbed that shows up on Sat. which happens occasionally.  You may want

to check the regs regarding weekends over Monday holidays.  I usually provide

therapy during that time, over the weekend, either the PT or PTA to avert any

problems with 3 days without PT.  Sue Whitney PT

________________________________

To: PTManager

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:29 PM

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

 

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical therapy

coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic cases, and rarely

see any acute care patients that would be adversely affected by PT coverage

offered 5 days a week. What are other critical access hospitals doing regarding

PT coverage on the weekends? I would love to see some of your policies if you

would be willing to share. Thanks!!

Moody, PT

[Guest guest]

I am a lone PT at a Critical Access Hospital.  I usually don't provide therapy

on the weekend unless it's absolutely necessary, i.e. wound care, or new patient

into swingbed that shows up on Sat. which happens occasionally.  You may want

to check the regs regarding weekends over Monday holidays.  I usually provide

therapy during that time, over the weekend, either the PT or PTA to avert any

problems with 3 days without PT.  Sue Whitney PT

________________________________

To: PTManager

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:29 PM

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

 

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical therapy

coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic cases, and rarely

see any acute care patients that would be adversely affected by PT coverage

offered 5 days a week. What are other critical access hospitals doing regarding

PT coverage on the weekends? I would love to see some of your policies if you

would be willing to share. Thanks!!

Moody, PT

[Guest guest]

I am a lone PT at a Critical Access Hospital.  I usually don't provide therapy

on the weekend unless it's absolutely necessary, i.e. wound care, or new patient

into swingbed that shows up on Sat. which happens occasionally.  You may want

to check the regs regarding weekends over Monday holidays.  I usually provide

therapy during that time, over the weekend, either the PT or PTA to avert any

problems with 3 days without PT.  Sue Whitney PT

________________________________

To: PTManager

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:29 PM

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

 

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical therapy

coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic cases, and rarely

see any acute care patients that would be adversely affected by PT coverage

offered 5 days a week. What are other critical access hospitals doing regarding

PT coverage on the weekends? I would love to see some of your policies if you

would be willing to share. Thanks!!

Moody, PT

[Guest guest]

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...

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immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

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Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

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[Guest guest]

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

that is privileged subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work

product, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable

law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it

and be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the

information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you.

Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

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and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

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Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

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[Guest guest]

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

that is privileged subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work

product, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable

law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it

and be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the

information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you.

Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline

and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

the full group.

Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter.

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[Guest guest]

Well said Ron. I completely agree. We staff 365 a year. We may have to cut

BID's to QD therapy and we do have some patients that are seen 3 - 5 days a

week.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Ron Barbato

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:49 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...<mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org>

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

that is privileged subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work

product, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable

law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it

and be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the

information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you.

Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline

and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

the full group.

Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter.

PTManager blog: http://ptmanager.posterous.com/

[Guest guest]

Well said Ron. I completely agree. We staff 365 a year. We may have to cut

BID's to QD therapy and we do have some patients that are seen 3 - 5 days a

week.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Ron Barbato

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:49 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...<mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org>

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

that is privileged subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work

product, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable

law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it

and be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the

information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you.

Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline

and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

the full group.

Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter.

PTManager blog: http://ptmanager.posterous.com/

[Guest guest]

Well said Ron. I completely agree. We staff 365 a year. We may have to cut

BID's to QD therapy and we do have some patients that are seen 3 - 5 days a

week.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Ron Barbato

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:49 AM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...<mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org>

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

that is privileged subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work

product, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable

law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it

and be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the

information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you.

Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline

and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

the full group.

Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter.

PTManager blog: http://ptmanager.posterous.com/

[Guest guest]

Perfectly stated! We staff 365 days a year as well, and monitor the 15 hour

rule in 7 days for our IRF.

E. Lynn MS PT

Director of Rehabilitation

Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital

92 Brick Rd.

Marlton, NJ 08055

ext 4204

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Zarosinski,

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 2:42 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

Well said Ron. I completely agree. We staff 365 a year. We may have to cut BID's

to QD therapy and we do have some patients that are seen 3 - 5 days a week.

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf

Of Ron Barbato

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:49 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...<mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org><mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org>

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

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information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you.

Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline

and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

the full group.

Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter.

PTManager blog: http://ptmanager.posterous.com/

[Guest guest]

Perfectly stated! We staff 365 days a year as well, and monitor the 15 hour

rule in 7 days for our IRF.

E. Lynn MS PT

Director of Rehabilitation

Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital

92 Brick Rd.

Marlton, NJ 08055

ext 4204

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Zarosinski,

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 2:42 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

Well said Ron. I completely agree. We staff 365 a year. We may have to cut BID's

to QD therapy and we do have some patients that are seen 3 - 5 days a week.

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf

Of Ron Barbato

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:49 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...<mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org><mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org>

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

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STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

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Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline

and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

the full group.

Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter.

PTManager blog: http://ptmanager.posterous.com/

[Guest guest]

Perfectly stated! We staff 365 days a year as well, and monitor the 15 hour

rule in 7 days for our IRF.

E. Lynn MS PT

Director of Rehabilitation

Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital

92 Brick Rd.

Marlton, NJ 08055

ext 4204

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Zarosinski,

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 2:42 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

Well said Ron. I completely agree. We staff 365 a year. We may have to cut BID's

to QD therapy and we do have some patients that are seen 3 - 5 days a week.

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf

Of Ron Barbato

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:49 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I'll answer this as I have all questions regarding " how much /how often "

The PT plan of care dictates how many times , and how often the patient

is seen. The PT should be in a position to determine skilled

intervention and how often it is performed. The day of the week is

transparent to that equation. That said , as you look at 7 day a week

coverage ( not necessarily treatment coverage ) you have to answer the

question: " If PT is important 5 days a week , what makes it less

important on the weekend and holidays "

Ron Barbato PT

Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services

Program Director, Cancer Support Services

Ephraim McDowell Health

rbarbato@...<mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org><mailto:rbarbato%40emrmc.org>

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information

that is privileged subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work

product, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable

law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it

and be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the

information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is

STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please

immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any

attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you.

Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

------------------------------------

In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline

and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to

the full group.

Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat

to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model

practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following:

" PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices

ONLY "

Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved

PTManager encourages participation in your professional association.

Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now!

Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter.

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[Guest guest]

. We are a CAH and do cover 7 days per week for PT. Our plans of care

are generally 5-7 days per week but the reality is that we rarely see pts less

than the 7 days per week. We all take turns covering weekends. From the pt's

perspective(and the insurance company too), if they are with us just for

rehab(swing bed patients), or primarily for rehab, it's hard to justify why we

would not be seeing them daily. We treat the acute cases the same way. I wish

I could locate a PT who would love to just cover weekends for 4 hours or so, but

it has not happened yet. And I am not holding my breath. We do see a number of

ortho cases and others that can not quite tolerate acute rehab, but do well with

less hours of therapy but on a daily basis. We get good feedback from the pts

on this coverage in Avatar surveys, not as popular with the PTs, but part of the

job. Thanks

Pierre H. Rougny, PT, OCS, MTC

Director of Rehab Services

Sebasticook Valley Health

141 Leighton St

Pittsfield, Me 04967

, 487-4072(direct line)

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

bmoody@...

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:29 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical therapy

coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic cases, and rarely

see any acute care patients that would be adversely affected by PT coverage

offered 5 days a week. What are other critical access hospitals doing regarding

PT coverage on the weekends? I would love to see some of your policies if you

would be willing to share. Thanks!!

Moody, PT

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[Guest guest]

. We are a CAH and do cover 7 days per week for PT. Our plans of care

are generally 5-7 days per week but the reality is that we rarely see pts less

than the 7 days per week. We all take turns covering weekends. From the pt's

perspective(and the insurance company too), if they are with us just for

rehab(swing bed patients), or primarily for rehab, it's hard to justify why we

would not be seeing them daily. We treat the acute cases the same way. I wish

I could locate a PT who would love to just cover weekends for 4 hours or so, but

it has not happened yet. And I am not holding my breath. We do see a number of

ortho cases and others that can not quite tolerate acute rehab, but do well with

less hours of therapy but on a daily basis. We get good feedback from the pts

on this coverage in Avatar surveys, not as popular with the PTs, but part of the

job. Thanks

Pierre H. Rougny, PT, OCS, MTC

Director of Rehab Services

Sebasticook Valley Health

141 Leighton St

Pittsfield, Me 04967

, 487-4072(direct line)

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

bmoody@...

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:29 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical therapy

coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic cases, and rarely

see any acute care patients that would be adversely affected by PT coverage

offered 5 days a week. What are other critical access hospitals doing regarding

PT coverage on the weekends? I would love to see some of your policies if you

would be willing to share. Thanks!!

Moody, PT

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[Guest guest]

. We are a CAH and do cover 7 days per week for PT. Our plans of care

are generally 5-7 days per week but the reality is that we rarely see pts less

than the 7 days per week. We all take turns covering weekends. From the pt's

perspective(and the insurance company too), if they are with us just for

rehab(swing bed patients), or primarily for rehab, it's hard to justify why we

would not be seeing them daily. We treat the acute cases the same way. I wish

I could locate a PT who would love to just cover weekends for 4 hours or so, but

it has not happened yet. And I am not holding my breath. We do see a number of

ortho cases and others that can not quite tolerate acute rehab, but do well with

less hours of therapy but on a daily basis. We get good feedback from the pts

on this coverage in Avatar surveys, not as popular with the PTs, but part of the

job. Thanks

Pierre H. Rougny, PT, OCS, MTC

Director of Rehab Services

Sebasticook Valley Health

141 Leighton St

Pittsfield, Me 04967

, 487-4072(direct line)

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

bmoody@...

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:29 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical therapy

coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic cases, and rarely

see any acute care patients that would be adversely affected by PT coverage

offered 5 days a week. What are other critical access hospitals doing regarding

PT coverage on the weekends? I would love to see some of your policies if you

would be willing to share. Thanks!!

Moody, PT

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[Guest guest]

, we are a CAH hospital in MA. We cover 7 days a week for

physical therapy. Yes the plan of care determines the frequency of the

treatment. We have approximately 4-6 Swing patients per day. For the

skilled rehab admits, our plan of care covers them for 6-7 day a week

coverage if determined by the RPT.

We rotate coverage over the weekends. We have a 4 hour block on Sat and

Sun.

If you want more specifics feel free to contact me off line.

Bobbi Ransom

Administrative Director Fairview Hospital (CAH)

Bransom@...

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of Rougny, Pierre

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:35 PM

To: 'PTManager '

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

. We are a CAH and do cover 7 days per week for PT. Our plans of

care are generally 5-7 days per week but the reality is that we rarely

see pts less than the 7 days per week. We all take turns covering

weekends. From the pt's perspective(and the insurance company too), if

they are with us just for rehab(swing bed patients), or primarily for

rehab, it's hard to justify why we would not be seeing them daily. We

treat the acute cases the same way. I wish I could locate a PT who would

love to just cover weekends for 4 hours or so, but it has not happened

yet. And I am not holding my breath. We do see a number of ortho cases

and others that can not quite tolerate acute rehab, but do well with

less hours of therapy but on a daily basis. We get good feedback from

the pts on this coverage in Avatar surveys, not as popular with the PTs,

but part of the job. Thanks

Pierre H. Rougny, PT, OCS, MTC

Director of Rehab Services

Sebasticook Valley Health

141 Leighton St

Pittsfield, Me 04967

, 487-4072(direct line)

________________________________

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[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ]

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Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:29 PM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

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[Guest guest]

, we are a CAH hospital in MA. We cover 7 days a week for

physical therapy. Yes the plan of care determines the frequency of the

treatment. We have approximately 4-6 Swing patients per day. For the

skilled rehab admits, our plan of care covers them for 6-7 day a week

coverage if determined by the RPT.

We rotate coverage over the weekends. We have a 4 hour block on Sat and

Sun.

If you want more specifics feel free to contact me off line.

Bobbi Ransom

Administrative Director Fairview Hospital (CAH)

Bransom@...

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of Rougny, Pierre

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:35 PM

To: 'PTManager '

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

. We are a CAH and do cover 7 days per week for PT. Our plans of

care are generally 5-7 days per week but the reality is that we rarely

see pts less than the 7 days per week. We all take turns covering

weekends. From the pt's perspective(and the insurance company too), if

they are with us just for rehab(swing bed patients), or primarily for

rehab, it's hard to justify why we would not be seeing them daily. We

treat the acute cases the same way. I wish I could locate a PT who would

love to just cover weekends for 4 hours or so, but it has not happened

yet. And I am not holding my breath. We do see a number of ortho cases

and others that can not quite tolerate acute rehab, but do well with

less hours of therapy but on a daily basis. We get good feedback from

the pts on this coverage in Avatar surveys, not as popular with the PTs,

but part of the job. Thanks

Pierre H. Rougny, PT, OCS, MTC

Director of Rehab Services

Sebasticook Valley Health

141 Leighton St

Pittsfield, Me 04967

, 487-4072(direct line)

________________________________

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ]

On Behalf Of bmoody@... <mailto:bmoody%40rmchospital.com>

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:29 PM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

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[Guest guest]

, we are a CAH hospital in MA. We cover 7 days a week for

physical therapy. Yes the plan of care determines the frequency of the

treatment. We have approximately 4-6 Swing patients per day. For the

skilled rehab admits, our plan of care covers them for 6-7 day a week

coverage if determined by the RPT.

We rotate coverage over the weekends. We have a 4 hour block on Sat and

Sun.

If you want more specifics feel free to contact me off line.

Bobbi Ransom

Administrative Director Fairview Hospital (CAH)

Bransom@...

________________________________

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On

Behalf Of Rougny, Pierre

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:35 PM

To: 'PTManager '

Subject: RE: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

. We are a CAH and do cover 7 days per week for PT. Our plans of

care are generally 5-7 days per week but the reality is that we rarely

see pts less than the 7 days per week. We all take turns covering

weekends. From the pt's perspective(and the insurance company too), if

they are with us just for rehab(swing bed patients), or primarily for

rehab, it's hard to justify why we would not be seeing them daily. We

treat the acute cases the same way. I wish I could locate a PT who would

love to just cover weekends for 4 hours or so, but it has not happened

yet. And I am not holding my breath. We do see a number of ortho cases

and others that can not quite tolerate acute rehab, but do well with

less hours of therapy but on a daily basis. We get good feedback from

the pts on this coverage in Avatar surveys, not as popular with the PTs,

but part of the job. Thanks

Pierre H. Rougny, PT, OCS, MTC

Director of Rehab Services

Sebasticook Valley Health

141 Leighton St

Pittsfield, Me 04967

, 487-4072(direct line)

________________________________

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ]

On Behalf Of bmoody@... <mailto:bmoody%40rmchospital.com>

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:29 PM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Weekend Policy for Critical Access Hospitals

I work in a critical access hospital and we currently provide physical

therapy coverage 7 days a week. We do not see any post-op orthopedic

cases, and rarely see any acute care patients that would be adversely

affected by PT coverage offered 5 days a week. What are other critical

access hospitals doing regarding PT coverage on the weekends? I would

love to see some of your policies if you would be willing to share.

Thanks!!

Moody, PT

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