SLPs in Long-Term Care
According to data collected by ASHA, approximately 7.6% of ASHA-certified SLPs work in skilled nursing facilities. These SLPs are presented with a varied caseload that has become more acutely ill than in the past. They also face numerous staffing and reimbursement challenges that are unique to this setting. The information presented here addresses some of the issues and challenges faced by members working in long-term care.
- Getting Started in Long-Term Care
- Recruitment and Retention Considerations
- NOMS National Data Report - Skilled Nursing Facility
Related Articles
- Feeding Dependency Issues in the Long-Term Care Environment
- What Do Certified Nurse Assistants Actually Know About Dysphagia and Feeding Nursing Home Residents?
See also:
- Clinical Topics and Disorders (for information about dementia, dysphagia, and more)
- Professional Practice Issues (for information on documentation, reimbursement, ethics, and evidence-based practice)
Related Associations
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care (NASL)
