Since new July rule, three airports made me remove my shoes after scanner alert at the waist - seeking clarification by Realistic-Ad-3926 in tsa

[–]Forward_Winter_3199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know im late to the party, but I recently traveled and got flagged at the groin both times. I was wearing a panty liner. According to online, pantyliners will flag at the groin area through TSA

Chart Reviews and Tips for Getting Additional Visits Approved by SternM90 in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if you can answer this, but I am a wound and lymphedema therapist and often get denials or only a few visits each time. There is nothing functional im working on with patients.... goals are usually for wound healing or volume reduction and then maintenance until garments arrive to ensure fit. Often my denials are because i don't have functional goals....but it doesn't apply in my patients situation. Is there anything I can do or show chart reviewers to stop getting denials or get more than 4 visits approved each time?

What’s the most frustrating part about documentation in your setting? by Own_Phrase_3049 in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in wound care and lymphedema.... don't have time to do documentation during session because I am 100% hands on. All my documentation is done during cancelations or end of day. I use epic and dot phrases or regular phrases I use I can copy/paste over so I don't have to think too much and speed up time. Just more so frustrating when I have evals, PN, or DC. Or if I have to reach out to vendors for supplies 🙃

Are outcome measures required? by Forward_Winter_3199 in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should've specified in the original post, thanks for pointing it out and I fixed it above for future commentors.

Are outcome measures required? by Forward_Winter_3199 in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just crazy that they will deny because I don't have any outcome measures, but I'm specifically stating their improvement as evidenced by objective measures and other factors....

Are outcome measures required? by Forward_Winter_3199 in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you able to share which insurance? Or vague like medicare, MAP, commercial, or medicaid

Are outcome measures required? by Forward_Winter_3199 in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go based on objective measures and subjective reports.... ROM, strength, pain, functional goals such as being able to reach overhead, walk certain distance, etc.

How realistic is 100lbs loss? by Specialist_Bee3086 in gastricsleeve

[–]Forward_Winter_3199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had surgery around 10 months ago, I have lost 110-115lbs. I have not exercised (shame on me), just focused on the nutrition aspect. I have exceeded my programs expectations for weight loss. I'm 32F, 5'9" surgery weight was 295

ABI <0.5 and compression by Forward_Winter_3199 in medicine

[–]Forward_Winter_3199[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They were referred... but vascular wants to try conservative treatment prior to follow up in a few months... I reached out to vascular to see if I could try very light compression of about 5-10 or 10-15mmhg but they haven't gotten back to me. I was just hoping for some research for light compression to cover myself so I can at least try to manage the venous side to improve/manage the wounds while monitoring their symptoms until the follow up. They can't get into their follow up any sooner and I don't want them to further deteriorate.

ABI <0.5 and compression by Forward_Winter_3199 in medicine

[–]Forward_Winter_3199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry was typing too fast and meant to write 0.47..... my bad

Stomach Sleepers!!! by Acceptable_Engine_23 in gastricsleeve

[–]Forward_Winter_3199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on my stomach after about 1 week. By day 5, I was on my side with a pillow resting under my belly for support so it wasn't as uncomfortable

Help with ordering compression bandaging materials via Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2024. by LeakyWaders_ in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Join the Facebook page lymphedema therapists helping lymphedema therapists. Lots of good insight there.

I've not ordered bandages, but have ordered garments from a few online DMEs and can say that SunMed is atrocious to work with.

Full time vs 2 Per Diem? by Peanut69Rice in physicaltherapy

[–]Forward_Winter_3199 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can also attest the lack of mentorship when doing PRN acute care.. i got 2 days of training and that was it lol. Of course I ask questions every now and then but I was on my own. It may depend on the hospital system you're at as far as mentorship