Physiatry in Skilled Nursing Facilities - Physiatric Practice in the SNF: Success During and After the COVID Pandemic-Session Presentation

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In this video, various restrictions were followed, including masking, hand hygiene, and social distancing, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many consultations were conducted via telemedicine to limit exposure, and the overall number of consultations decreased due to limited access and fear of spreading the virus. The pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities in the long-term care system, emphasizing the need for better infection control measures and resources to protect residents and staff.<br /><br />The panel discussion focused on the role of physiatrists in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) or subacute settings. Physiatrists were highlighted as essential in providing medical and rehab management for patients in these settings. The impact of COVID-19, the need for telemedicine, and evolving payment models like PDPM were discussed as challenges and opportunities. Early exposure to SNFs during residency and understanding the business side of medicine were emphasized for physiatrists. The role of primary care physicians and challenges in working with hospitals and case managers for appropriate patient discharge were also discussed. Physiatrists were encouraged to advocate for their patients and demonstrate the benefits of their care to other healthcare professionals.<br /><br />No credits were mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

restrictions

masking

hand hygiene

social distancing

COVID-19 pandemic

telemedicine

consultations

limited access

vulnerabilities

infection control measures

physiatrists

skilled nursing facilities

medical management

rehab management

COVID-19 impact