Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:
Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Rita Cole, SLP-CCC: Disclosure information not submitted.
With an expanded SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program on the horizon and surrounded by value-based payment models, it’s more important than ever before that rehabilitation professionals use published clinical guidelines and evidence based data to support their patient care. Coupling guidelines with tools at clinician’s fingertips increases the likelihood actual implementation of clinical guidelines occurs and practices succeed in meeting their quality goals. Implementation of Clinical Pathways is one such tool that can lay the foundation for quality improvements. This session will include a lively discussion about the clinical advantages, the operational challenges, and the success achieved with adoption of Clinical Pathways.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the importance of the initiation of Clinical Pathways for sustaining quality improvements.
Harness evidence-based data to translate the impact on the plan of care.
Describe the importance of using clinical guidelines in daily practice.