Therapy
Fall Prevention
Nursing
Medicare/PPS
UF North
100

This type of therapy focuses on helping individuals develop skills for daily living and work. 

Occupational Therapy

100

When assisting a patient to walk which side should you stand on?

The weaker side 

100

This type of isolation is used for patients with C-Diff. 

Contact Enteric Precautions 

100

What does PPS stand for?

Prospective Payment System

100

What role did Greg hold prior to becoming CEO of our hospital?

Physical Therapist

200

This device is often used to assist with walking and mobility

Walker

200

This type of medical intervention/device should be used to provide support and stability during gait/ambulation.

Gait Belt 

200

This is the best position for a patient recovering from a stroke who is at risk for aspiration. 

Semi-Fowler position

200

How often do patient's need to be discussed in team conference?

Once a week. 

200

Who is our new Director of Business Development?

Jamie Erickson

300

Thickened liquids are often recommended to prevent this. 

Aspiration
300

Standing up too quickly can cause this dizziness that leads to falls. 

Orthostatic Hypotension

300

This live threatening syndrome which causes severe hypertension can be triggered by a full bladder or impacted bowel. 

Autonomic Dysreflexia 

300

What is the regulatory agency that uses PPS for beneficiaries?

Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services; CMS. 

300

How do we provide peer to peer recognition in the hub?

Living the Select Medical Way Recognition Form  

400

This therapeutic approach combines physical, occupational and speech therapies to address a patient's comprehensive needs post injury. 

Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation

400

What is the name of the scale use to identify patient's risk for falls?

Morse Fall Scale

400
The most effective measure for preventing pressure ulcers in a patient with reduced mobility. 

Regular Repositioning/Weight Shifting 

400

What is the term used to describe patient's who receive 180 minutes of therapy a day 5 days a week?

Conditional Compliance 

400

What day did UF Health Rehab North take their first patient?

September 24, 2024. 

500
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, which is particularly relevant in post stroke recovery.

Neuroplasticity 

500

This interdisciplinary meeting occurs day after admission. What is it called and who needs to attend?

Fall Safety Huddle

RN and OT.

500

The most common electrolyte abnormality seen in hospitalized patients.

Hyponatremia

500
Key factor Medicare looks at to keep paying for therapy
Showing Progress/Medical Necessity
500

What is our first key result?

Keep our patients and each other safe