Speech-Language Pathologists in Health Care

ASHA Health Care Page Includes information about the ASHA health care survey, Medicare, management in the health care setting, setting specific information, and ASHA Desk Reference Documents. Health Care FAQs Includes frequently asked questions about dysphagia, evaluating treatment procedures products or programs, SLP Assistants, and general FAQs. Professional Practice Issues in Health Care Includes links to information on infection control, documentation in health care, evidence based practice, patient safety, qualified providers, SLP referral guidelines, productivity, and much more. Setting Specific Resources Includes links to information on acute care hospitals, acute inpatient rehabilitation, homecare, long term care, pediatric hospitals, NICU, early intervention, and more. Recruitment and Retention in Health Care Includes information for administrators and recruiters on recruitment and retention of SLPs in different health care settings Massachusetts State Department of Public Health Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development Massachusetts Early Intervention Services (Birth to Three) Massachusetts Hospital Association

Important Health Care Links The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS: ICD- 9 information CMS Therapy Guidelines The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) The Joint Commission Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities (CARF) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)