RE: Reimbursement

[Faye Jones]

We have even used organizations that provide “traveling” therapists.  For us it was worth the cost of the traveling physical therapist vs losing all that reimbursement.    -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of carol maher Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 11:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Reimbursement   Can your hospital hire a per diem OT?  Most facilities do need to work with per diem staff just like nursing need agency help.  -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Pippin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Dec 18, 2003 7:02 AM To: "AANAC ([EMAIL PROTECTED])" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Reimbursement <![endif]--><![endif]--> <![endif]--> I have a question about therapies we have had all three disciplines on board but we are losing our OT does any one have pointers on maintaining a good RUG level and not working our PT to death. Has anyone been dealing with this related short staff? Thanks for any input on this subject. P.S. hospital based skilled unit therapies 5 days a week.     Lisa /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/