patient safety

PT, OT, and Speech Therapy: Understanding Each Discipline’s Role in Home Health

Home health therapy is often discussed as a single service, but physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology each bring a different clinical perspective to the patient’s care. These disciplines may address related challenges, and their goals can overlap. However, they are not interchangeable. Understanding each therapist’s role helps home health agencies make appropriate referrals, […]

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Common Home Safety Concerns Therapists Identify During Home Visits

For many older adults and individuals recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery, home is the place where they feel most comfortable. However, familiar surroundings are not always safe surroundings. Everyday items and routines can create fall risks, make daily activities more difficult, or limit a person’s ability to move through the home independently. Home

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