Abstract
Home care agencies that have not employed speech—language pathologists (SLPs) may not be aware of their potential to advance other rehab and nursing goals for patients with communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. This article provides an overview of the professional requirements and scope of speech—language pathology practice. Quality reporting in health care and various organizations engaged in performance measurement are described. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s National Outcomes Measurement System has developed specific outcomes measures to track SLP intervention. Case studies illustrate how speech—language pathology services can enhance the effectiveness of other rehabilitation services and have an impact on hospital readmission, a primary quality measure in home care.
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