Home Health Therapy Basics

Over 5 million Medicare beneficiaries receive home health services each year, yet many therapists enter this setting without adequate training in its unique safety, documentation, and clinical practice demands increasing the risk of non- compliance, safety hazards, and suboptimal outcomes. Delivering effective therapy in the home requires specific skills that differ from traditional facility-based care. Properlytrained therapists can enhance patient safety, improve functional outcomes, and optimize reimbursement while failure to follow best practices may result in denials, audits, or preventable hospital readmissions. Therapists must now ensure that every home visit protects patient well-being andupholds the highest standards of care in variable environments.

This workshop will provide occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists with practical, evidence-based strategies they can apply immediately in the home health setting. Through real-world examples, discussion, and case-based application, participants will gain essential tools to deliver safe, effective, and compliant home visits returning to practice ready to implement functional interventions, maintain regulatorystandards, and maximize patient outcomes in the home.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Highlights

• Practical safety, documentation, and treatment strategies you can implement on your next home visit
• Effective, evidence-based interventions to improve client mobility, daily living skills, and communication in the home setting