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Acute Care & ICU Rehab - Strategies for the Medically Complex Patient


Speaker:
Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS
Duration:
5 Hours 31 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Sep 28, 2018
Product Code:
POS020905
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Digital Seminar | DVD

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Description

Explore the latest interventions for improving functional mobility, strength, independence, and outcomes in acute care rehab. Designed for all practice levels, from the new grad to the veteran acute care professional, this hands-on course will provide you with an updated knowledge base for making appropriate decisions within the ICU and acute care environments, implement assessment and treatment tools, integrate existing treatment plans with progression into the plan of care, and adjust or accommodate treatment interventions across the hospital stay through transition out of the hospital. Discover the latest assessment techniques and learn how to integrate treatments into rehab plans during acute and post-acute phases. Practice the latest interventions, strategies, and best practices in hands-on labs throughout the day. 

Discover new treatments for: 

  • Early mobilization 
  • Management of lines, wires, and tubes
  • Respiratory distress
  • Intubation/Vent dependency

Credit


* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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Nurses - California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours. 

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

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Nurses - Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 6.0 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.0 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.2 contact hours.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS's Profile

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS Related seminars and products


Kristen Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, is a veteran occupational therapist with over 22 years of extensive experience in all aspects of inpatient and acute care practice. She is best known for her live, national speaking tours, as she has conducted thousands of workshops and courses on the topics of splinting, seating/positioning, assistive technology, acute care assessment and intervention, work/life balance and more. She holds four specialty certifications as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), a Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS), a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). She serves as faculty and the academic fieldwork coordinator for Baylor University’s occupational doctorate (OTD) program in Waco, Texas.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Kirsten Davin maintains private practice and has employment relationships with Baylor University, Lincoln Land Community College, and Memorial Medical Center. She is a consultant for Performance Health. Dr. Davin receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Kirsten Davin is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association.


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Objectives

  1. Determine the critical elements of analysis and assessment in mobilizing medically fragile patients
  2. Develop an appropriate plan of care for patients who present with a critically ill cardiac, neurological, or respiratory diagnosis
  3. Distinguish the characteristics, similarities of, and differences between, medically fragile and general acute care patients and methods to implement successful therapeutic interventions with each
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the outcome tools available for assessment of the acute or critically ill patient
  5. Evaluate strategies for addressing the behaviorally challenging patient and successful methods for patient engagement
  6. Devise methods to effectively document progression throughout the acute care spectrum

Outline

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN ACUTE CARE

  • Effects of immobility on organ systems
    • Respiratory
    • Cardiac
    • Digestive
    • Musculoskeletal
    • Early and aggressive mobilization and intervention

ENSURE SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSFERS AND MOBILITY FOR ANY PATIENT

  • Decision-making process
  • Weight-bearing restriction mobilization
  • Specific mobility restrictions
    • Pulmonary embolism
    • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Mobilization management
    • Chest tubes
    • Arterial lines
    • IV management

ICU/IMC SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT

  • Fecal management systems
  • Various catheter types

ADVANCED TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES  

  • Orthopedic interventions
    • Orthopedically complex patient
    • Cutting-edge interventions
  • Transitioning to same day ortho discharge
  • Shorter length of stay with improved outcomes
    • Transfer considerations
  • Alternative techniques for NWB
  • Transfers for all WB restrictions
  • Burn injury across the lifespan
    • Types and degree of burn injury
    • Burn management and surgical interventions
    • Current trends in therapeutic burn intervention
  • Cardiac diagnoses
    • Cardiac surgery and appropriate therapeutic progression
    • Sternal precautions
    • Implementation of strength training
  • Neurological emergencies and trends in intervention
    • tPA administration and impact on therapeutic intervention
    • Management of the severe stroke
    • Patients with brief neurological deficits
  • Respiratory compromised patient
    • High-flow oxygen management
    • COPD
    • Fresh take on energy conservation techniques

INTERVENTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH COGNITIVE/PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSES

  • Addressing the behaviorally challenging patient
    • TBI
    • Dementia
    • Aggression
  • Motivation of the chronically-refusing patient
  • Major depression and its impact on therapeutic intervention

OUTCOME EXPECTATIONS AND GOAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Short-term vs. long-term goal implementation
  • Timing of PT/OTR reassessments
  • Predicting the future
    • Appropriate goal development

CREATE AN EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL DISCHARGE PLAN

  • Importance of an interdisciplinary approach
  • Pros/cons of sub-acute, home health, and other discharge destinations

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER  

  • Client-centered practice and inclusion of the patient’s support system
  • Manage the challenging family/caregiver

BILLING AND DOCUMENTATION  

  • Effective and successful documentation during acute and post-acute stay
  • Document progression in patients with limited function
  • Understand G codes, payment, and billing

ACHIEVE PRODUCTIVITY  

  • History of productivity requirements and their necessity
  • Current trends in productivity expectations

Target Audience

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners 

Reviews

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Overall:      5

Total Reviews: 3

Comments

Sharon M

"Very good seminar, learned a lot"

Tracey T

"Excellent presenter!!!"

Kristine W

"Course covered a good variety of topics for acute and ICU care. Good patient examples and demonstrations."

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