Abbreviations must be clear, unambiguous, and widely recognized in healthcare practice.

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Documentation must be completed on a timely basis and all documentation is due weekly by midnight on Sunday.

The following guidelines are given for therapists to understand their individual roles and responsibilities when services are provided in these alternate locations including ALFs, ILFs and other facilities.

While no specific equipment is required, it is recommended that therapists develop a portable “toolbox” to bring to the patient’s home.

Verification of time with a patient is mandatory so that billing reflects actual time with a patient.

Therapists must contact patient with 24 hours and coordinate specific times for therapy services.

Once an order is received and processed, LifeCare will assign patients. We ask all therapists to complete a weekly census to share their availability for new patients.

The first therapist (PT/OT/ST) to see the patient is responsible for completing intake.

Key points to know for your initial therapy evaluation.

Critical guidelines and policies for therapy/treatment visits for patients.

Definitions and examples for correct coding of our most often used therapy codes

Regulatory requirements and LifeCare policies for progress/supervisory visits.

Regulatory requirements and processes to recertify a therapy plan of care

Managing missed visits and also POC compliance

Reasons for discharge and options for care