A particular group of elders have been growing into a large number amongst our long term care consumers. They have served our country for years and surely desire quality health care. Veterans have been a great concern and as a result they have been made a priority to our society. In 2008, Representatives Stephanie H. Sandlin and John Boozman introduced the HR 6792 Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act.
“We must be proactive in ensuring there are qualified rehabilitation specialists to help meet the increasing veterans population. Giving our veterans the care they deserve for the sacrifices they made is something I will continue to fight for,” said Boozman.
The objective of HR 6792 Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act is to improve the retention and recruitment of physical therapists in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Some of the bill’s actions include rehabilitation research and create new fellowship programs for PTs in areas that are in great need of them.
I think this bill is an excellent investment for long term care! Not only does it take care of our well deserved LTC consumers, but also encourages career opportunities in health care. Boozman made an excellent point in his quote. Veterans are the hero’s that took care of us when we needed them, and now we have the privileged opportunity to help them when they need it the most!
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