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APTA Home Health - Home on the GoThe Emotional Minefield of Home Health PT_audio/visualHome health PT is about way more than gait training and exercises—and this episode gets real about the emotional and mental side of the job. With an interdisciplinary panel that includes PT educators and a psychiatrist, the conversation digs deep into how depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, and family dynamics show up in real-life visits. Using a relatable case scenario, the group challenges the idea of patient "noncompliance" and reframes it as unmet psychosocial needs, while unpacking how emotional fatigue of the PT can quietly impact clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. The episode also tackles everyday pressures like productivity de...
2026-02-0551 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoThe Emotional Minefield of Home Health PTHome health PT is about way more than gait training and exercises—and this episode gets real about the emotional and mental side of the job. With an interdisciplinary panel that includes PT educators and a psychiatrist, the conversation digs deep into how depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, and family dynamics show up in real-life visits. Using a relatable case scenario, the group challenges the idea of patient "noncompliance" and reframes it as unmet psychosocial needs, while unpacking how emotional fatigue of the PT can quietly impact clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. The episode also tackles everyday pressures like productivity de...
2026-02-0551 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoUnpacking Burnout & Moral Injury Ken Miller PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, FNAP discusses burnout and moral injury through a home care lens, reflecting on his 30+ years of experiences in this setting. Ken shares findings from his national survey of Physical Therapists, highlighting how documentation demands, scheduling pressures, and limited autonomy uniquely affect home health providers. He also explains how organizational structures—not individual resilience—play the biggest role in clinician well-being. Listeners will gain practical insights on improving the daily experience of home care professionals and supporting better care for patients.
2026-01-1540 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoUnpacking Burnout & Moral Injury_audio/visualKen Miller PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, FNAP discusses burnout and moral injury through a home care lens, reflecting on his 30+ years of experiences in this setting. Ken shares findings from his national survey of Physical Therapists, highlighting how documentation demands, scheduling pressures, and limited autonomy uniquely affect home health providers. He also explains how organizational structures—not individual resilience—play the biggest role in clinician well-being. Listeners will gain practical insights on improving the daily experience of home care professionals and supporting better care for patients.
2026-01-1540 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoThe Evolution of EHR Efficiency (audio-visual) Jayme Holcombe, a home health Physical Therapist and owner of Soli Healthcare Solutions, discusses the evolution of Electronic Health Record (EHR) efficiency in home health care. She traces technology's journey from paper charts to modern EHR systems, emphasizing how digital tools enhance communication, scheduling, and patient care coordination. Jayme highlights how integrated apps can improve clinician productivity, streamline HR compliance, and provide real-time patient feedback, reducing potential for burnout and turnover. The discussion also explores the benefits of HIPAA-secure messaging, mapping tools, and automation for administrative staff. https://www.solihealthcare.com/
2025-12-1527 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoThe Evolution of EHR Efficiency Jayme Holcombe, a home health Physical Therapist and owner of Soli Healthcare Solutions, discusses the evolution of Electronic Health Record (EHR) efficiency in home health care. She traces technology's journey from paper charts to modern EHR systems, emphasizing how digital tools enhance communication, scheduling, and patient care coordination. Jayme highlights how integrated apps can improve clinician productivity, streamline HR compliance, and provide real-time patient feedback, reducing potential for burnout and turnover. The discussion also explores the benefits of HIPAA-secure messaging, mapping tools, and automation for administrative staff. https://www.solihealthcare.com/
2025-12-1527 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoOptimizing Functional Mobility & Independence_audio-visualDave Hebert, an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and T4 paraplegic, shares his personal journey from a life-changing spinal cord injury to becoming an expert in mobility technology. The conversation covers the essential role ATPs play in helping individuals regain independence, from wheelchair selection to vehicle modifications and home accessibility. They also explore navigating complex insurance systems and evolving technologies that enhance quality of life. Dave's message emphasizes attitude, collaboration, and the life-changing impact of therapists and adaptive technology.
2025-11-1531 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoOptimizing Functional Mobility & IndependenceDave Hebert, an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and T4 paraplegic, shares his personal journey from a life-changing spinal cord injury to becoming an expert in mobility technology. The conversation covers the essential role ATPs play in helping individuals regain independence, from wheelchair selection to vehicle modifications and home accessibility. They also explore navigating complex insurance systems and evolving technologies that enhance quality of life. Dave's message emphasizes attitude, collaboration, and the life-changing impact of therapists and adaptive technology.
2025-11-1531 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoHigh Intensity Interval Training for Patients With Chronic Disease (audio/visual)Dr. Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, dives into the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and how it can transform care for patients with complex chronic conditions like heart failure, COPD, diabetes, renal disease, and vascular insufficiency. She explains that HIIT goes far beyond improving mobility—it sparks changes at the cellular level, promotes left ventricular remodeling, and helps regulate blood glucose. Kaelee stresses the importance of building multi-system stability first, monitoring vitals throughout, and tailoring each program to the individual. She brings her points to life with real-world stories, including patients who came off supplemental oxygen and even cu...
2025-10-1541 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoHigh Intensity Interval Training for Patients With Chronic Disease (audio)Dr. Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, dives into the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and how it can transform care for patients with complex chronic conditions like heart failure, COPD, diabetes, renal disease, and vascular insufficiency. She explains that HIIT goes far beyond improving mobility—it sparks changes at the cellular level, promotes left ventricular remodeling, and helps regulate blood glucose. Kaelee stresses the importance of building multi-system stability first and monitoring vitals throughout. She brings her points to life with real-world stories, including a patient who successfully weaned off supplemental oxygen and another who even cut down th...
2025-10-1541 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoStrategies To Optimize Scheduling Efficiency (audio) Bryce Chase (Agency Director) and Zee Bhimani (Physical Therapist and Clinical Preceptor) explore strategies for optimizing scheduling efficiency in home health care. The discussion begins by emphasizing the unique demands of autonomous scheduling in the home health setting and the critical impact it has on job satisfaction, patient outcomes, and operational costs. Zee shares findings from a survey of 372 clinicians, revealing a direct correlation between effective scheduling and job satisfaction. Bryce and Zee highlight the importance of geographic zip code assignments, timely initiation of care, flexibility, and ongoing communication between clinicians and administrative staff. They also discuss the benefits...
2025-09-1542 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoStrategies To Optimize Scheduling Efficiency (audio/visual) Bryce Chase (Agency Director) and Zee Bhimani (Physical Therapist and Clinical Preceptor) explore strategies for optimizing scheduling efficiency in home health care. The discussion begins by emphasizing the unique demands of autonomous scheduling in the home health setting and the critical impact it has on job satisfaction, patient outcomes, and operational costs. Zee shares findings from a survey of 372 clinicians, revealing a direct correlation between effective scheduling and job satisfaction. Bryce and Zee highlight the importance of geographic zip code assignments, timely initiation of care, flexibility, and ongoing communication between clinicians and administrative staff. They also discuss the benefits...
2025-09-1542 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoHome Health Interdisciplinary Collaboration (audio/visual) Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA discusses the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in home health care. Drawing from several years of experience as a PT, home health supervisor, and academician, Dr. Seils emphasizes that strong communication among healthcare professionals is essential to improving outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and optimizing patient and staff satisfaction. He shares insights from two impactful projects: a collaborative PT/OT model that resulted in a 0% rehospitalization rate, and his dissertation research exploring communication patterns between nurses and therapists in home care. Dr. Seils also advocates for structured tools such as SBAR and TeamSTEPPS to improve...
2025-08-1542 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoHome Health Interdisciplinary Collaboration Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA discusses the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in home health care. Drawing from several years of experience as a PT, home health supervisor, and academician, Dr. Seils emphasizes that strong communication among healthcare professionals is essential to improving outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and optimizing patient and staff satisfaction. He shares insights from two impactful projects: a collaborative PT/OT model that resulted in a 0% rehospitalization rate, and his dissertation research exploring communication patterns between nurses and therapists in home care. Dr. Seils also advocates for structured tools such as SBAR and TeamSTEPPS to improve...
2025-08-1542 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the Go2026 Home Health Proposed Rule (audio) Ellen Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT covers key highlights of the 2026 Medicare Home Health Proposed Rule. Major topics include a proposed 6.4% reduction in Medicare fee-for-service payments, eased face-to-face documentation requirements, and changes to the Home Health CAHPS survey, including fewer and more relevant questions to reduce respondent burden. Additional updates include the removal of OASIS items, changes to DME competitive bidding, and significant enhancements to the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model—particularly expanding the role of functional improvement metrics like dressing and bathing. Ellen emphasized the importance of therapist advocacy, especially in opposing rate cuts and su...
2025-07-1525 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the Go2026 Home Health Proposed Rule (audio/visual) Ellen Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT covers key highlights of the 2026 Medicare Home Health Proposed Rule. Major topics include a proposed 6.4% reduction in Medicare fee-for-service payments, eased face-to-face documentation requirements, and changes to the Home Health CAHPS survey, including fewer and more relevant questions to reduce respondent burden. Additional updates include the removal of OASIS items, changes to DME competitive bidding, and significant enhancements to the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model—particularly expanding the role of functional improvement metrics like dressing and bathing. Ellen emphasized the importance of therapist advocacy, especially in opposing rate cuts and su...
2025-07-1525 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoFalls Prevention: Don't Overlook Your Patient's Arms! (audio/visual)Jonathan Lee-Confer, PhD discusses the often-overlooked role of the upper extremities in preventing falls during slips or trips. He covers a variety of topics including counterbalance, coordinated arm-leg movement, reaction time, type 2 muscle fiber activation, and ballistic upper extremity muscle activation. He distinguishes between the reactions required during slip-induced falls (lateral) and trip-induced falls (forward). Jonathan advocates for a comprehensive, multimodal approach to fall prevention, integrating upper body and lower body exercises to optimize neuromuscular responses and reduce falls risk.
2025-06-1522 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoFalls Prevention: Don't Overlook Your Patient's Arms! (audio)Jonathan Lee-Confer, PhD discusses the often-overlooked role of the upper extremities in preventing falls during slips or trips. He covers a variety of topics including counterbalance, coordinated arm-leg movement, reaction time, type 2 muscle fiber activation, and ballistic upper extremity muscle activation. He distinguishes between the reactions required during slip-induced falls (lateral) and trip-induced falls (forward). Jonathan advocates for a comprehensive, multimodal approach to fall prevention, integrating upper body and lower body exercises to optimize neuromuscular responses and reduce falls risk.
2025-06-1522 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoAI & The Future of Home Health Documentation (audio)This episode delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in home health documentation, featuring insights from Nestmed's Mo Charawi (Co-founder and CEO) and David Kerns (Chief Strategy Officer). The discussion highlights how AI-powered tools can capture and interpret clinician-patient interactions, automating up to 90% of visit documentation and easing administrative burdens. The technology is capable of recognizing multiple languages, differentiating who is speaking, and extracting relevant patient data from referrals. Instead of manually typing notes, clinicians can simply review and finalize documentation—streamlining the entire process. This episode also looks ahead to future innovations such as AI-assisted scheduling an...
2025-05-0134 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoAI & The Future of Home Health Documentation (audio visual)This episode delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in home health documentation, featuring insights from Nestmed's Mo Charawi (Co-founder and CEO) and David Kerns (Chief Strategy Officer). The discussion highlights how AI-powered tools can capture and interpret clinician-patient interactions, automating up to 90% of visit documentation and easing administrative burdens. The technology is capable of recognizing multiple languages, differentiating who is speaking, and extracting relevant patient data from referrals. Instead of manually typing notes, clinicians can simply review and finalize documentation—streamlining the entire process. This episode also looks ahead to future innovations such as AI-assisted scheduling an...
2025-05-0134 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoWhere Are We Headed in 2025 and Beyond? (audio visual) Roger Herr, past President of APTA Home Health and recent former President of APTA, discusses the future of home health care in 2025 and beyond. Roger highlights key advancements in home health, including the increased role of PTs in start-of-care admissions, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He addresses workforce challenges, including the need for better recruitment and retention strategies with an emphasis on outreach to younger students and partnerships between PT education programs and home health employers. He also highlights strategies such as career ladders, staff engagement initiatives, and stay interviews to enhance retention. The discussion then explores technology and...
2025-04-1536 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoWhere Are We Headed in 2025 and Beyond? (audio) Roger Herr, past President of APTA Home Health and recent former President of APTA, discusses the future of home health care in 2025 and beyond. Roger highlights key advancements in home health, including the increased role of PTs in start-of-care admissions, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He addresses workforce challenges, including the need for better recruitment and retention strategies with an emphasis on outreach to younger students and partnerships between PT education programs and home health employers. He also highlights strategies such as career ladders, staff engagement initiatives, and stay interviews to enhance retention. The discussion then explores technology and...
2025-04-1536 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoThe Indispensable Value Of Home Health P.T. (audio visual) Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C, Vice President of Clinical Operations with InHome Therapy, discusses the evolving landscape of home health physical therapy, particularly in response to policy changes such as the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). Andrew shares insights on how PDGM has shifted home health agencies into a managed care model, emphasizing cost-efficiency over visit volume. He highlights how past reimbursement models incentivized higher therapy visit counts, whereas PDGM and value-based purchasing focus on patient outcomes. He stresses that quality therapy is critical for reducing hospitalizations and improving functional outcomes, which directly impacts agency performance under Medicare regulations...
2025-03-1426 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoThe Indispensable Value Of Home Health P.T. (audio) Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C, Vice President of Clinical Operations with InHome Therapy, discusses the evolving landscape of home health physical therapy, particularly in response to policy changes such as the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). Andrew shares insights on how PDGM has shifted home health agencies into a managed care model, emphasizing cost-efficiency over visit volume. He highlights how past reimbursement models incentivized higher therapy visit counts, whereas PDGM and value-based purchasing focus on patient outcomes. He stresses that quality therapy is critical for reducing hospitalizations and improving functional outcomes, which directly impacts agency performance under Medicare regulations...
2025-03-1426 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoTreating Patients with Shoulder Issues in Home Health (audio) Justin Tammany, PT, DPT, MBA, ScD covers the topic of treating shoulder conditions among patients in the home health setting. His upcoming APTA CSM session in Houston, TX will highlight various shoulder pathologies including rotator cuff injuries, adhesive capsulitis, and osteoarthritis. He shares insights from his 18-year career, including a case involving a patient with adhesive capsulitis and cervical fusion and the associated challenges of limited space and equipment. Justin emphasizes modern approaches such as pain neuroscience education over aggressive therapy, and notes evolving post-surgical protocols, reduced narcotics use, and the importance of patient education in managing expectations and...
2025-02-1016 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoTreating Patients with Shoulder Issues in Home Health (audio visual) Justin Tammany, PT, DPT, MBA, ScD covers the topic of treating shoulder conditions among patients in the home health setting. His upcoming APTA CSM session in Houston, TX will highlight various shoulder pathologies including rotator cuff injuries, adhesive capsulitis, and osteoarthritis. He shares insights from his 18-year career, including a case involving a patient with adhesive capsulitis and cervical fusion and the associated challenges of limited space and equipment. Justin emphasizes modern approaches such as pain neuroscience education over aggressive therapy, and notes evolving post-surgical protocols, reduced narcotics use, and the importance of patient education in managing expectations and...
2025-02-1016 min
The E3 Rehab Podcast184. Achilles Tendinopathy: Updated Guidelines w/ Ruth ChimentiChris Hughen sat down with Ruth Chimenti to discuss Achilles Tendinopathy. We dive into the recently revised Clinical Practice Guideline on mid portion achilles tendinopathy, treatment options, continued uncertainties, common misconceptions, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/qNUow-leX5Q Episode Resources: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy CPG Previous Episode on Achilles Tendinopathy: #93 w/ Karin Silbernagel --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab ...
2025-01-211h 04
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoFalls Management in Older Adults 2025 (audio) Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, DPT, FNAP discusses the innovations surrounding falls management for older adults in 2025. Dr. Klima, also known as the "Polish Prince" for his background in dance therapy, highlights technological advances such as inertial sensors and emergency alert systems that enhance fall prevention and response. He also covers the role of community programs, interprofessional fall screening clinics, and physical therapy in hospital emergency departments. Finally, Dr. Klima emphasizes the importance of connecting older adults to resources quickly and effectively to break the cycle of fear of instability and falls when they occur.
2025-01-1515 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoFalls Management in Older Adults in 2025 (audio visual) Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, DPT, FNAP discusses the innovations surrounding falls management for older adults in 2025. Dr. Klima, also known as the "Polish Prince" for his background in dance therapy, highlights technological advances such as inertial sensors and emergency alert systems that enhance fall prevention and response. He also covers the role of community programs, interprofessional fall screening clinics, and physical therapy in hospital emergency departments. Finally, Dr. Klima emphasizes the importance of connecting older adults to resources quickly and effectively to break the cycle of fear of instability and falls when they occur.
2025-01-1515 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoLeveraging Standardized Measures To Optimize Functional Outcomes (audio/visual)J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, CSRS, CEEAA discusses the importance of leveraging standardized outcome measures in home health physical therapy practice to improve patient outcomes, prevent hospitalization, and enhance patient satisfaction. She encourages therapists to strategically select the ideal measure based on individual patient deficits and highlights the Function in Sitting Test (FIST) for non-ambulatory patients. An important key is to link assessment results to meaningful goals that motivate patients and their caregivers. Finally, JJ stresses the importance of embracing baseline scores (including zeros) as part of the process, helping patients recognize improvement over time. Instagram...
2024-12-1616 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoLeveraging Standardized Measures To Optimize Functional Outcomes (audio)J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, CSRS, CEEAA discusses the importance of leveraging standardized outcome measures in home health physical therapy practice to improve patient outcomes, prevent hospitalization, and enhance patient satisfaction. She encourages therapists to strategically select the ideal measure based on individual patient deficits and highlights the Function in Sitting Test (FIST) for non-ambulatory patients. An important key is to link assessment results to meaningful goals that motivate patients and their caregivers. Finally, JJ stresses the importance of embracing baseline scores (including zeros) as part of the process, helping patients recognize improvement over time. Instagram...
2024-12-1616 min
The Melt PodcastAthen Chimenti | Sidereal Astrology and Our Cosmic Context (FREE FIRST HOUR)Hunter and I speak with Athen Chimenti about the importance of astrology in general, knowing our place and time, the agenda behind our false calendrical system, and much more.
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2024-11-181h 04
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoEvidence-Based Interventions for Parkinson's Disease (audio/visual)Andrew Bartlett, PT, MPA, PhD, an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at California State University Northridge, describes the current research and associated evidence-based cognitive/physical interventions for patients living with Parkinson's Disease. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring adequate exercise dosing during therapy sessions and including dual-task challenges to the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Andrew encourages therapists to make exercises fun, functional, and practical for everyday life, while using the skills of motivational interviewing to ensure alignment with individual patient goals. Andrew welcomes contact via his personal email at: a1bartle1@gmail.com ...
2024-11-1519 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoEvidence-Based Interventions for Parkinson's Disease (audio)Andrew Bartlett, PT, MPA, PhD, an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at California State University Northridge, describes the current research and associated evidence-based cognitive/physical interventions for patients living with Parkinson's Disease. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring adequate exercise dosing during therapy sessions and including dual-task challenges to the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Andrew encourages therapists to make exercises fun, functional, and practical for everyday life, while using the skills of motivational interviewing to ensure alignment with individual patient goals. Andrew welcomes contact via his personal email at: a1bartle1@gmail.com ...
2024-11-1519 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoFueling Function: Nutrition & Frailty in Home Health (audio/visual)Patrick Berner, PT, DPT, RDN, CEAS covers the topic of frailty, malnutrition, and sarcopenia that exists among some patients enrolled in home health care services. Patrick brings to light the relationship between nutritional intake and recovery of physical function, while emphasizing the importance of nutritional screening and purposeful intervention. The Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form and eatright.org are among the recommended resources. https://www.south.edu/department/physical-therapy/?dept=5654 https://www.aptaali.org/page/PopulationHealth
2024-10-1516 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoFueling Function: Nutrition & Frailty in Home HealthPatrick Berner, PT, DPT, RDN, CEAS covers the topic of frailty, malnutrition, and sarcopenia that exists among some patients enrolled in home health care services. Patrick brings to light the relationship between nutritional intake and recovery of physical function, while emphasizing the importance of nutritional screening and purposeful intervention. The Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form and eatright.org are among the recommended resources. https://www.south.edu/department/physical-therapy/?dept=5654 https://www.aptaali.org/page/PopulationHealth
2024-10-1516 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoHigh Intensity Gait Training (audio/visual)Miko Quisumbing, PT, DPT, NCS from Penn Medicine at Home discusses the use of high intensity gait training interventions in the home health environment. Individuals with chronic CVA and TBI conditions often require close and frequent monitoring, while also being among the most appropriate patients for this intensive approach to rehabilitation. Miko covers a wide range of topics including kinematics, heart rate monitoring, multidirectional movement, therapeutic benefit, and neuroplasticity. https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/penn-medicine-at-home
2024-09-1616 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoHigh Intensity Gait TrainingMiko Quisumbing, PT, DPT, NCS from Penn Medicine at Home discusses the use of high intensity gait training interventions in the home health environment. Individuals with chronic CVA and TBI conditions often require close and frequent monitoring, while also being among the most appropriate patients for this intensive approach to rehabilitation. Miko covers a wide range of topics including kinematics, heart rate monitoring, multidirectional movement, therapeutic benefit, and neuroplasticity. https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/penn-medicine-at-home
2024-09-1616 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoSkilled Therapeutic Exercise & The Discharge Function Score (audio/visual)Tim Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA from VNS Alliance joins this episode to discuss therapeutic exercise intervention strategies in home health. Beginning in January 2025, the Discharge Function Score will have a sizeable impact on a home health agency's Medicare Value Based Purchasing Score. Ambulation, bed mobility, sit-to-stand, and toilet transfers are among the functional GG items Home Health PTs will be expected to advance from SOC to Discharge. However, many of our home health patients are elderly, frail, and vulnerable and have multiple comorbidities. This podcast will explore how home health therapists can deliver the best functional outcomes...
2024-08-1518 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoSkilled Therapeutic Exercise & The Discharge Function ScoreTim Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA from VNS Alliance joins this episode to discuss therapeutic exercise intervention strategies in home health. Beginning in January 2025, the Discharge Function Score will have a sizeable impact on a home health agency's Medicare Value Based Purchasing Score. Ambulation, bed mobility, sit-to-stand, and toilet transfers are among the functional GG items Home Health PTs will be expected to advance from SOC to Discharge. However, many of our home health patients are elderly, frail, and vulnerable and have multiple comorbidities. This podcast will explore how home health therapists can deliver the best functional outcomes...
2024-08-1518 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoCI & Student Perspectives in Home Health Affiliation (audio/visual)Overview: Billy Campbell from VNS Health Home Care and Fahima Chowdhury from NYU Physical Therapy join this episode to discuss their unique perspectives as a Clinical Instructor (CI) and Physical therapy student. As the CI, Billy talks about the rewarding nature of working with students in the home health setting, as well as some of the unique challenges that come along with this added responsibility. As a soon-to-be entry-level PT graduate, Fahima discusses how her impressions of home health have changed over the course of her experience, as well as the growth in both confidence and competence she has...
2024-07-1528 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoCI & Student Perspectives in Home Health Affiliation (audio only)Overview: Billy Campbell from VNS Health Home Care and Fahima Chowdhury from NYU Physical Therapy join this episode to discuss their unique perspectives as a Clinical Instructor (CI) and Physical therapy student. As the CI, Billy talks about the rewarding nature of working with students in the home health setting, as well as some of the unique challenges that come along with this added responsibility. As a soon-to-be entry-level PT graduate, Fahima discusses how her impressions of home health have changed over the course of her experience, as well as the growth in both confidence and competence she has...
2024-07-1528 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoIs It Really Worth The Effort To Accept PT Students? (audio/video) Given the complexities of home health practice today, establishing or expanding a PT student affiliation program could be viewed by some as burdensome. This podcast was designed to address the challenges, as well as to highlight the many benefits of working with students in the home setting. Our guests describe students as often bringing new energy and enthusiasm to the agency. By exposing students to the home setting, agencies may experience a greater ease with recruitment of future new staff. Practicing PTs may feel inspired to optimize their individual performance as they offer training and mentorship to the future...
2024-06-1433 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoIs It Really Worth The Effort To Accept PT Students? (Audio Only) Given the complexities of home health practice today, establishing or expanding a PT student affiliation program could be viewed by some as burdensome. This podcast was designed to address the challenges, as well as to highlight the many benefits of working with students in the home setting. Our guests describe students as often bringing new energy and enthusiasm to the agency. By exposing students to the home setting, agencies may experience a greater ease with recruitment of future new staff. Practicing PTs may feel inspired to optimize their individual performance as they offer training and mentorship to the future...
2024-06-1433 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoI'm A Home Health P.T. - Am I Burned Out? (audio only) Whether you've been a home health P.T. for 6 months or 20 years, a sense of burnout can happen along the way. Administrative requirements, productivity expectations, professional isolation, and patient/family social dynamics are just a few of the stressors P.T.s may experience while on the job. Responsibilities encountered outside of work such as caring for children or an aging parent may lead to a sense of being in fight-or-flight mode 24/7. This podcast dives into the research behind burnout and concludes with strategies P.T.s can use to avoid exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment during their...
2024-05-1535 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoI'm A Home Health P.T. - Am I Burned Out? (audio/video) Whether you've been a home health P.T. for 6 months or 20 years, a sense of burnout can happen along the way. Administrative requirements, productivity expectations, professional isolation, and patient/family social dynamics are just a few of the stressors P.T.s may experience while on the job. Responsibilities encountered outside of work such as caring for children or an aging parent may lead to a sense of being in fight-or-flight mode 24/7. This podcast dives into the research behind burnout and concludes with strategies P.T.s can use to avoid exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment during their...
2024-05-1535 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoValue of the Visit: Quality vs Quantity? (audio & visual) In today's home care health world, the stakes are incredibly high with Home Health Value-Based Purchasing and Home Health Quality Reporting. Communication, collaboration, and coordination are essential to the delivery of high-quality home health care services. Ensuring each patient receives the right amount of service to match individual need is more important today than ever. Blending OASIS accuracy with visit utilization guidance can help ensure each individual patient receives the right amount of service. Providing too much care to one patient could lead to the unintentional consequence of robbing valuable services from another patient with higher level needs. This p...
2024-04-1632 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoValue of the Visit: Quality vs Quantity? (audio only) In today's home care health world, the stakes are incredibly high with Home Health Value-Based Purchasing and Home Health Quality Reporting. Communication, collaboration, and coordination are essential to the delivery of high-quality home health care services. Ensuring each patient receives the right amount of service to match individual need is more important today than ever. Blending OASIS accuracy with visit utilization guidance can help ensure each individual patient receives the right amount of service. Providing too much care to one patient could lead to the unintentional consequence of robbing valuable services from another patient with higher level needs. This p...
2024-04-1632 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoOverwhelmed Caregivers & The Impact on Hospital Readmission (audio/video)In home health, we frequently work and interact with the caregivers of medically complex and fragile patients. These caregivers are often tasked with daily management of medications, appointments, insurance coverage, ADLs and IADLs, and more, all without formal education or support regarding these tasks. Many caregivers have little to no support network, and all of this combined can quickly lead to overwhelm and burnout. The combination of a lack of training and support for caregivers can lead to potentially negative effects and outcomes for both patients and home health organizations. Sponsored By: Julie Crenshaw, PT...
2024-03-0738 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoOverwhelmed Caregivers & The Impact on Hospital Readmission (audio only) In home health, we frequently work and interact with the caregivers of medically complex and fragile patients. These caregivers are often tasked with daily management of medications, appointments, insurance coverage, ADLs and IADLs, and more, all without formal education or support regarding these tasks. Many caregivers have little to no support network, and all of this combined can quickly lead to overwhelm and burnout. The combination of a lack of training and support for caregivers can lead to potentially negative effects and outcomes for both patients and home health organizations. Sponsored By: Julie Crenshaw, PT...
2024-03-0138 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoTransitions & Advocacy For The Older Adult (audio only)Chris Chimenti, APTA Home Health Podcast Director, is pleased to announce the release of the first event in a series of podcast recordings. Chris Childers and Nick Panaro engage a thought provoking 30-minute discussion related to their upcoming APTA CSM session titled Where Are We Going Wrong? Transitions and Advocacy for the Older Adult: Achieving Positive Outcomes. The dialogue focuses on the challenges associated with today's health care systems and the fact that older adults are at the mercy of complexities they often have minimal experience with or training for. PTs and PTAs working in home health are often...
2024-02-0831 min
APTA Home Health - Home on the GoTransitions & Advocacy For The Older Adult (audio/video)Chris Chimenti, APTA Home Health Podcast Director, is pleased to announce the release of the first event in a series of podcast recordings. Chris Childers and Nick Panaro engage a thought provoking 30-minute discussion related to their upcoming APTA CSM session titled Where Are We Going Wrong? Transitions and Advocacy for the Older Adult: Achieving Positive Outcomes. The dialogue focuses on the challenges associated with today's health care systems and the fact that older adults are at the mercy of complexities they often have minimal experience with or training for. PTs and PTAs working in home health are often...
2024-02-0831 min
Pelas PistasGP de Las Vegas, Stock Car e Porsche Cup #64Apesar das críticas de Max Verstappen ao "Evento GP de Las Vegas" , a corrida foi muito boa. Os hosts do Pelas Pistas, Christian Fittipaldi, Nelsinho Piquet e Thiago Alves comentaram sobre os principais acontecimentos da corrida. Você sabia que o problema enfrentado pelo Sainz com o bueiro na pista, não é novidade e já aconteceu diversas vezes com outros pilotos, inclusive com o Rubinho Barrichelo? Você acha que a punição de Sainz foi uma das mais injustas da F1? Eles também falaram sobre as ultrapassagens e os riscos que os pilotos assumiram na pista, Max e Leclerc...
2023-11-221h 23
Pelas PistasPré GP de Las Vegas e Anúncio Christian na Porsche Cup #63No episódio de hoje, os hosts Christian Fittipaldi, Nelsinho Piquet e Thiago Alves, falaram sobre as expectativas sobre o Gp de Las Vegas que já está dando o que falar antes mesmo da corrida, o Chris aproveitou para anunciar no programa que ele vai correr na Porsche Cup no próximo fim de semana, com o Pelas Pistas coladinho no carro, claro pra dar sorte! Será que vem um troféu novo aí? Se cuida Junior!Apresentadores: Thiago Alves, Christian Fittipaldi e Nelsinho Piquet Direção Executiva: Marcos Chehab e Tiago Bianco Direção de Conteúdo: F...
2023-11-151h 00
The Wolf Ticket#42 w/ Nick ChimentiWe recap our Covid Classic Tournament, figure out which one of our NFL teams are the worst (it might be Brenden's), and other random topics. We finish off with the "Friends we would pick for a street fight" draft. Enjoy!
2023-06-071h 13The Wolf Ticket#34 w/ Paulina Chimenti - Origin Stories, Gardening, and the Mexican Food/Beverage DraftKeach, Brenden, & Paulina tell old origin stories, briefly talk about gardening, and finish off with the Mexican Food/Beverage Draft. Enjoy!
2023-04-051h 01
The Wolf Ticket#31 w/ Collin Elkins - Collin's life story, Random Topics, & The Best Snacks DraftKeach, Brenden, & Collin discuss a wide range of topics including dealing with Chimenti's, kissing cousins/kids, Derek Carr, Sacramento Kings, and us three drafted The Best Snacks Draft.
2023-03-081h 26The Wolf Ticket#22 w/ Nick Chimenti - World Cup, NFL, & The Christmas DraftKeach, Brenden, & Nick talk about the World Cup, Messi the GOAT, random NFL talk, and we do the Christmas Draft.
2022-12-211h 03The Wolf Ticket#21 w/ Gabe Chimenti - Origin Stories, Football, & The Comedy Movie DraftKeach, Brenden, & Gabe talk about how we all know each other, Gabe's future bachelor party in Chicago, Raiders football, fantasy football, & we do the Comedy Movie Draft.
2022-12-1456 minThe Wolf Ticket#7 w/ Nick Chimenti - No Win Nick, NFL is back, & the $242,000,000 MistakeKeach, Brenden, & Nick talk about how Nick is such a fuckin' mess, Nick being the worst gambler we know, Degenerate gambling, NFL recap, College Football, upcoming DGA Event, & the Top 3 Fast Food Chains.
2022-09-141h 06
The Regeneration Podcast#5 Chris Chimenti, Co-manager of Alemany FarmIn this episode, I’m meeting with Chris Chimenti the Co-manager of Alemany Farm, the largest urban farm in San Francisco. Alemany Farm wants to support food security in the city, providing organic, healthy food to community members and teach more people about urban agriculture. We’re talking about the programs they run at the farm, what is easy and really challenging to grow in the Bay Area, how climate change is affecting the farm, how to work with food security in the community and what happens to people when they come in contact with the soil. Host is Elis...
2019-11-0436 min
On The Bus EventsInterview with Rob Barraco & Jeff MattsonHello everyone,
I am Chris Lipper from On The Bus Events Podcast.
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Rob Barraco & Jeff Mattson.
Rob Barraco is an American keyboardist. Born and raised i& n Long Island, NY, he has played with Phil Lesh and Friends, The Dead, Dark Star Orchestra, Chris Robinson & New Earth Mud, the Zen Tricksters, Red Flannel Hash, and The Dragonflys. He was the permanent keyboardist for Phil Lesh and Friends from 2000 to 2003 and has been in the band's line-up at other times. He also played keyboards (alongside...
2019-08-2634 min
Bytable Podcast - Know Better Live BestEp 20: Alemany Farm - San Francisco’s Largest Urban FarmChris Chimenti, Volunteer Co-Manager at Alemany Farm teaches us about San Francisco’s largest urban farm and its role in building a better food system.
About Alemany Farm:
Friends of Alemany Farm is a volunteer group that manages the horticulture, volunteer, and educational programs at Alemany Farm, a 3.5 acre organic farm ecosystem in southeast San Francisco.
Mission:
Friends of Alemany Farm grows food security and educates local residents about how they can become their own food producers. They strive to increase ecological knowledge and habitat value, and to sow the seeds for economic and environmental justice.
They pursue four main go...
2018-12-1948 min