In anticipation of some of the concerns you might have, we have
answered some of these questions that are frequently asked by those who
contact us. Please do not hesitate to phone or email us if we can provide
you with any other information.
- How do you bill
for provided services?
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Who is responsible for the equipment and space for such a clinic?
- Can
you be involved in marketing for our facility?
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What type of managerial support does the rehab staff and facility have?
Senior Health Program
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What do you mean when you say your Senior Fitness Program is
specifically designed for residents in senior care facilities?
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How does offering a health program benefit the facility?
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What options do we have if we choose to implement a Flex Rehab Fitness
Program?
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What equipment will we need to get the seniors in Motion classes
started?
Corporate Fitness Program
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As an employee, what can I expect from a Flex Rehab Health Education
Program?
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We have little or no Fitness programming at our company. What is the
best way for us to get started?
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I'd love to start providing Fitness programming at our facility, but
with such a large number of employees it would be costly for the
company.
Q. How do you
bill for provided services?
A. As a certified outpatient rehab agency, we bill the intermediary
directly. However, if a resident meets the criteria for home care
services, we act as the provider through the home care agency of your
choice.
Q. Who is responsible for the equipment and space for such a clinic?
A. We are solely responsible for providing and maintaining the
rehabilitation equipment. The space is determined by the facility and fair
market value for leasing is arranged.
Q.
Can you be involved in marketing for our facility?
A. We can readily become involved in marketing through physician
networking, community health fairs, conducting clinic tours for
prospective residents and their families, and other marketing venues as
deemed appropriate. Flex Rehab Services level of involvement is determined
by the specific needs of your facility.
Q. What type of managerial support does the rehab staff and facility
have?
A. Flex Rehab Services has a designee director of operations and fellow
team members who are available 24-7. There will also be an assigned lead
therapist on campus that can be the on-site direct contact.
Q. What do you mean when you say your Senior Fitness Program is
specifically designed for residents in senior care facilities?
A. Our exercises are designed to help residents maintain and improve
their independence (by improving overall well-being). The exercises can be
performed in a seated position and can progress to standing. A lack of
balance and coordination makes motor movement difficult, thus increasing
the likelihood of falling. It limits range of motion and causes
difficulties in performing simple tasks that most of us take for granted.
Perhaps just as important is the socialization that occurs during group
exercise. The classes are fun, and Flex Rehab Services instructors
encourage residents to enjoy themselves and make new friends.
Q.
How does offering a health program benefit the facility?
A. A fitness program is a wonderful marketing tool. It shows that your
facility is proactive - that rather than wait for a resident to decline in
physical ability before taking action, you provide a program to prevent it
from happening.
Falls are bad for everyone involved. Our Fitness program coordinator
will work with your residents to improve their balance, coordination and
strength thereby reducing the number of falls likely.
When residents receive quality programs that make them feel better, you
will achieve higher resident satisfaction.
Q. What options do we have if we choose to implement a Flex Rehab
Fitness Program?
A. Our programs differ from facility to facility because the needs at
facilities differ greatly. You can choose the number of hours you would
like to offer the program. We will supply the wellness program coordinator
or train one of your employees - whichever you prefer. Programming is your
biggest option. For instance, you may need only two seniors in Motion
group exercise classes, three days a week - or you may need the seniors in
Motion classes, walking groups and all the elements of our Great Start
Program. Simply put, we tailor the program to meet your needs.
Q. What equipment will we need to get the seniors in Motion classes
started?
A. The basic equipment needs include ankle/wrist weights, therapy
bands, small squeeze balls, chairs and some source of music. Optional
equipment to consider may include a recumbent stepper or bike and a
treadmill.
Q. As an employee, what can I expect from a Flex Rehab Health Education
Program?
A. Most of our programs begin with an assessment of each employee. We
are all different in the ways we eat, exercise, work and handle stress. An
assessment will make the program more individualized and help locate the
problem areas where each employee needs to focus during the classes. We
provide easy-to-read materials to follow during class and to take home for
future reference. And, of course, our expert teachers will present all the
information and techniques needed to help participants make their new and
improved health habits last a lifetime.
Q. We have little or no Fitness programming at our company. What is the
best way for us to get started?
A. When beginning to implement any Fitness programming, it is important
to determine what would benefit your company most and in what your
employees are willing to participate. For the company, you may want to
review your medical claims over the past year. What stands out? Are the
majority of injuries caused by work-related strains and sprains? If so,
the company would benefit from an Ergonomics or Back Care Program. To find
out what your employees want, you can use Flex Rehab Services Employee
Needs and Interest Survey, or you can develop your own questionnaire to
learn in what they would be likely to participate.
Q. I'd love to start providing Fitness programming at our facility, but
with such a large number of employees it would be costly for the company.
A. Many companies provide wellness programs free of charge to employees
because of the return on investment it provides down the road, such as
lower workers’ comp and medical claims, and reduced absenteeism. For many
companies, if the Fitness program prevents just one person from suffering
a herniated disc or having a heart attack, for example, it saves money.
Another option is to cost-share with the employees. This offers two
advantages. First, the employer pays less (the percentage contributed by
the employees is up to the employer). Second, when the employees pay a
certain percentage, they tend to place more value on the program. They are
likely to think, “I spent the money, so I'm going to get as much out of
this as possible.”
