The physical therapist is treating a patient with Alzheimer’…

The physical therapist is treating a patient with Alzheimer’s disease who is status post ORIF following a hip fracture.  The patient has a difficult time communicating verbally, she prefers to gesture and is easily confused especially in new environments.  Which of the following outcome measures should the PT utilize to assess pain?

A 77-year old patient has been transferred to a local skille…

A 77-year old patient has been transferred to a local skilled nursing facility from the hospital. The patient is 2 weeks post ORIF ( was in the hospital for 2 weeks) and is WBAT with a front wheeled walker (FWW provided by the SNF). The physical therapist has been asked to evaluate and treat this patient. The goal is for the patient is to be discharged  back to the assistive living facility. The patient has Medicare insurance. The patient’s Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Reimbursement rate is determined to be X. Which of the following factors are utilized in determining the Physical Therapy PDPM